What We Do
The Agency regulates exploration and production activities,
and acts as the custodian of the national petroleum exploration and production database.
EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES
In any economic analysis, South Africa stands out as the most developed nation in Africa as well as
one of the richest.
PETROLEUM EXPLORATION DATA
The continental shelf of the Republic of South Africa covers some 200 000 km² and the country has a coastline approximately
3 000 km in length.
PERMITS & RIGHTS
There are two types of permits and two types of rights which may be issued under the MPRDA: Technical Cooperation Permit & Reconnaissance Permit
APPLICATIONS
Applications for permits/rights, and also, for lodging Environmental Authorizations (EAs) can be submitted to the
Petroleum Agency SA
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The Agency regulates exploration and production activities, and acts as the custodian of the national petroleum exploration and production database.
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