We remember Ken Saro-Wiwa
By Barry Wugale The 10th day of November 1995 remains indelible in the collective psych of the Ogoni ethnic nationality. … Continue Reading We remember Ken Saro-Wiwa
Aging Rig & Explosions for Pipelines in Pristine Area: ONO objects to TEEPSA 11B/12B
Whilst we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. Scoping on the Environmental and Social … Continue Reading Aging Rig & Explosions for Pipelines in Pristine Area: ONO objects to TEEPSA 11B/12B
Creecy overrules 18 Appellants: TotalEnergies to drill off South Cape
Minister Creecy disappoints again – overruling multiple appeals by civil society. It seems increasing frequency and intensity of climate shocks … Continue Reading Creecy overrules 18 Appellants: TotalEnergies to drill off South Cape
The Madness of Karpowership
It is with great concern that groundWork, Friends of the Earth, South Africa learnt about Karpowership’s plans to “donate” a … Continue Reading The Madness of Karpowership
West Coast Block 3B/4B: Eco Atlantic to spud more exploration wells – ONO comments on Scoping Report
The oil and gas exploration company (not so) Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas acquired Azinam South Africa early in 2022, including Azinam’s … Continue Reading West Coast Block 3B/4B: Eco Atlantic to spud more exploration wells – ONO comments on Scoping Report
It’s no longer about victories
Cofounder of ONO affiliate the Climate Justice Charter Movement (CJCM), Dr. Vishwas Satgar* recently participated in the Great Transition Initiative, … Continue Reading It’s no longer about victories
Deep Water Orange Basin (West Coast) – ONO comments on ESIA
TotalEnergies EP South Africa want to drill 10 exploration wells – Licence Block (12/3/343 ER) This letter serves to comment … Continue Reading Deep Water Orange Basin (West Coast) – ONO comments on ESIA
Another in West Coast Barrage of Well Drilling applications – Please register for Block 3B/4B
The West Coast is experiencing unprecedented and unacceptable mining/extractavist pressures. Please see how many other current offshore mining applications there … Continue Reading Another in West Coast Barrage of Well Drilling applications – Please register for Block 3B/4B
Appeal Against TGS : Minister complicit in decisions that exacerbate the climate crisis
We refer to the provisions of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (“MPRDA”) and the provisions of the National … Continue Reading Appeal Against TGS : Minister complicit in decisions that exacerbate the climate crisis
ONO Objects to Oil & Gas Sector Plan (Marine Spatial Planning)
Oceans Not Oil submission: DRAFT MARINE SECTOR PLANS: MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING ACT, 2018 (ACT NO. 16 OF 2018), includes endorsement … Continue Reading ONO Objects to Oil & Gas Sector Plan (Marine Spatial Planning)
Creecy’s greasy Oil + Gas Sector Plan for the Ocean Commons
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Barbara Creecy, has released the draft Marine offshore Oil and Gas Sector Plan. … Continue Reading Creecy’s greasy Oil + Gas Sector Plan for the Ocean Commons
Environment Minister’s Marine Oil & Gas Sector Plan out for comment
It is absolutely vital that all South Africans look at this document, review it and comment. This document (below) will … Continue Reading Environment Minister’s Marine Oil & Gas Sector Plan out for comment
3D Seismic Survey proposed completely surrounds threatened ecosystems offshore between Gqeberha & Plettenberg Bay
See below how the unique, fragile benthic biodiversity, kingklip and hake significant areas of Kingklip Ridge and Kingklip Koppies ecosystems … Continue Reading 3D Seismic Survey proposed completely surrounds threatened ecosystems offshore between Gqeberha & Plettenberg Bay
Two Karpowerships stopped in their tracks, and 1 limping away
On 10 March 2023, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) issued a media statement confirming that they … Continue Reading Two Karpowerships stopped in their tracks, and 1 limping away
Don’t Blast Antarctica!
SA government must in future refuse port entry for any research vessels engaged in Antarctic oil and gas exploration Letter … Continue Reading Don’t Blast Antarctica!
Oil/Gas Well Public Meetings a Farce – TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Canadian Natural Resources International South Africa Limited, and MainStreet 1549: TEEPSA 11B/12B
Here is Oceans Not Oil’s comment on the Draft Scoping report for TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Canadian Natural Resources International South Africa … Continue Reading Oil/Gas Well Public Meetings a Farce – TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Canadian Natural Resources International South Africa Limited, and MainStreet 1549: TEEPSA 11B/12B
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