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Permission sought for gas and oil

exploration off SA’s south-western coast

otalEnergies has committed to immediately, the public is encouraged to register as interested stakeholders via a database
engage with key stakeholders that will be published by our consultants, SLR.
Tas it launches a comprehensive Stakeholders can contact SLR via SMS or WhatsApp on 063 900 5536 or by email
environmental application process for TEEPSA-567@slrconsulting.com to obtain a registration form.
drilling activities off South Africa’s south- In line with international standards and industry best practice, TotalEnergies places
western coast. environmental sustainability at the heart of its projects and operations. The company is
As part of its application for committed to maintaining the highest health, safety, environmental and quality standards and
environmental authorisation (EA) to support respects the natural environment and human rights wherever it operates.
exploration activities on the south-western
coast of South Africa in Block 5/6/7, Background on the site
TotalEnergies Exploration & Production In Block 5/6/7, TEEPSA identified a 10 000 km2 area of interest for hydrocarbon exploration,
South Africa (TEEPSA) and its joint venture approximately 60 km from the coast at its closest point and 170 km at its furthest.
(JV) partners are inviting consultation with
interested and affected parties. About TotalEnergies in South Africa
TEEPSA and its JV partners hold the TotalEnergies has been present in South Africa, a key area for the company, since 1954.
exploration right for this area which is • Marketing, services and refining: TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (TMSA) 50,1%,
regulated by the Mineral and Petroleum 25% Mainstreet and 24,9% Industrial Partnership Investment Ltd (Remgro Ltd) is the
Resources Development Act, 28 of 2002, largest affiliate of MS in Africa in terms of volume and one of the most significant
(MPRDA) and regulated by the Petroleum contributors to Net Operating Income. TMSA controls several affiliates (Namibia,
Agency of South Africa (PASA). Both parties Botswana and Swaziland). TMSA is rated Level 1 in terms of Broad-Based Black Economic
are committed to ensuring all exploration Empowerment (B-BBEE).
or development activities are subject to the • Exploration and production: TotalEnergies E&P South Africa (TEEPSA) is based in Cape
satisfactory completion of an environmental Town and is currently the operator of four blocks with additional interest in a non-
and social impact assessment (ESIA) and the operated block.
granting of all required EAs. • Gas, renewables and power: TotalEnergies Solar International (TSI) owns 27% in the solar
These EAs will cover the drilling of farm at Prieska (86 MW) which has been in operation since 2016.
exploration and development wells,
installation of subsea infrastructure for Contact Tanya Demmer, TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa, Phone 011 778-2230,
production, as well as the acquisition tanya.demmer@totalenergies.com, https://totalenergies.co.za
of geophysical data. All exploration or Twitter: @TotalEnergiesPR
development activities would be subject to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalenergies
the satisfactory completion of an ESIA and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalEnergiesSouthAfrica/?brand_redir=81753537108
the granting of necessary EAs. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalenergies
Should the exploration activities result
in the discovery of commercially viable
hydrocarbon deposits, these fields would
have the potential to make significant
contributions to South Africa‘s energy
security, help sustain and generate
employment opportunities and support
development by enabling participation by
local businesses.
TEEPSA will continue to work closely
with authorities, communities, government,
and all interested stakeholders to
ensure adherence to local regulations,
assessments, processes, environmental
and social performance protocols. Starting

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