South Africa court case on Shell seismic could rock E&P sector to its foundations

Results of legal hearing could have consequences for marine seismic globally

Protest: In this photo taken on 5 December 2021, a woman holds a placard on Muizenberg beach, Cape Town in South Africa, protesting against plans by the supermajor to shoot marine seismic offshore the Wild Coast and in Algoa Bay — Protest: In this photo taken on 5 December 2021, a woman holds a placard on Muizenberg beach, Cape Town in South Africa, protesting against plans by the supermajor to shoot marine seismic offshore the Wild Coast and in Algoa BayPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

London

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Published 6 January 2022, 09:01Updated 6 January 2022, 09:01