Offshore Seismic Survey by TGS Geophysical Company UK Ltd
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Port Nolloth, Northern Cape, Western Cape, South Africa
Source: IOL
The project involves offshore seismic surveys along South Africa's West Coast and Northern Cape coastline using seismic blasting with powerful airguns to map the seabed for prospective oil and gas deposits. The surveys have raised concerns about their impact on small-scale fishing communities and marine ecosystems.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Government
- Location
- Port Nolloth, Northern Cape, Western Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- IOL
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves offshore seismic surveys along South Africa's West Coast and Northern Cape coastline using seismic blasting with powerful airguns to map the seabed for prospective oil and gas deposits. The surveys have raised concerns about their impact on small-scale fishing communities and marine ecosystems. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Northern Cape, Western Cape |
City | Port Nolloth |
Source
Source | IOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-28 |
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