French energy giant TotalEnergies is preparing to submit its final application for approval to drill up to five wells for oil or gas between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas. The project has met opposition from environmental groups but the company says it is part of South Africa’s transition from coal. The scoping and environmental impact process started in May this year. If the project is approved, the drill area will span about 10,000 square kilometres, with the closest point 60km from the coast and the furthest 170km.
