Lephalale Coal Bed Methane Project
Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa
Source: Mail & Guardian
Thungela Resources proposes a large-scale coal bed methane project in Limpopo's Waterberg near Lephalale. The project involves drilling 333 production wells, constructing underground gas pipelines, and building a liquefied natural gas processing facility. It aims to provide a domestic source of natural gas to reduce reliance on higher-emission fuels and imported energy, supporting South Africa's e
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Water Supply and Storage, Commercial
- Location
- Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mail & Guardian
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Thungela Resources proposes a large-scale coal bed methane project in Limpopo's Waterberg near Lephalale. The project involves drilling 333 production wells, constructing underground gas pipelines, and building a liquefied natural gas processing facility. It aims to provide a domestic source of natural gas to reduce reliance on higher-emission fuels and imported energy, supporting South Africa's energy transition and energy security. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Limpopo |
City | Lephalale |
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Source | Mail & Guardian |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Water Supply and Storage, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-07-12 |
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