South Africa

BMI View: PetroSA's exploration bid off the Cape coast puts South Africa's attempt to develop domestic resources under the spotlight. As the country's import bill grows and shale gas... 2011-09-13

BMI View: A new report by local members of parliament urges the cabinet to act and brings the Mthombo refinery project closer to reality. Despite significant financial and environmental... 2011-08-15

We expect a lengthy moratorium on South African shale gas exploration, with the government likely to await the results of investigations into fraccing in the US before lifting the ban.

The South African energy ministry is considering introducing tighter fuel standards by 2013, with full implementation by 2017, in a move that would force the country's top refineries... 2011-03-09

Anglo-Dutch major Royal Dutch Shell has announced the divestment of most of its African downstream businesses for US$1bn to oil trader Vitol and private equity firm Helios Investment.... 2011-02-21

After a year of studying the shale gas potential of South Africa's Karoo Basin, Anglo-Dutch major Royal Dutch Shell has found something it likes.

Australia's BHP Billiton is planning to start drilling for gas offshore the west coast of South Africa, according to remarks made by a South African official.