'Shale gas can be a potential game changer for South Africa': Karoo basin well offers insight

Results from deep research well will underpin controversial government plans to open up possible 205 trillion cubic foot shale gas play

Water scarcity: The Karoo in South Africa is a semi-arid desert.
Water scarcity: The Karoo in South Africa is a semi-arid desert.Photo: IAIN ESAU/UPSTREAM
Published 8 March 2021, 14:17Updated 8 March 2021, 15:04
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