What is Petroleum Agency SA?

Petroleum Agency SA promotes exploration for onshore and offshore oil and gas resources and their optimal development on behalf of government. The Agency regulates exploration and production activities, and acts as the custodian of the national petroleum exploration and production database.

Petroleum Agency SA, Appoints New Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Board of Directors of Petroleum Agency SA are pleased to announce the appointment of
Dr Phindile Masangane as the organizations next Chief Executive Officer [CEO] with effect from
the 1 May 2020 ... read more

National Lockdown
The President of South Africa, HE Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, has declared a nationwide lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
For further information on alert levels and regulations please consult: https://sacoronavirus.co.za
Petroleum Agency SA is fully operational as of 1 June 2020, albeit partially offsite. 
Staff may be reached through their normal emails or through our switchboard.

Total's Brulpadda discovery... read more

Restriction Notice on Applications... read more