West Coast Offshore Seismic Survey by TGS
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Western Cape, Northern Cape, South Africa
Source: Green Building Africa
A proposed offshore seismic survey project by TGS along sections of South Africa's West Coast and Northern Cape shoreline. The project involves using seismic airguns to release powerful sound pulses into the ocean to map potential offshore oil and gas reserves beneath the seabed. The project has faced legal challenges regarding environmental and social impact assessments.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Government, Commercial
- Location
- Western Cape, Northern Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Green Building Africa
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed offshore seismic survey project by TGS along sections of South Africa's West Coast and Northern Cape shoreline. The project involves using seismic airguns to release powerful sound pulses into the ocean to map potential offshore oil and gas reserves beneath the seabed. The project has faced legal challenges regarding environmental and social impact assessments. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Western Cape, Northern Cape |
Source
Source | Green Building Africa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-28 |
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