Question NW2046 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
06 June 2022 - NW2046
Boshoff, Dr WJ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
1) Whether he will make available all information regarding the findings by the Council for Geoscience that shale gas extraction is viable; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, by what date; and 2) How does he anticipate the way forward for shale gas (a) exploration and (b) extraction? NW2446E
Reply:
1. Yes, information will be made available after Cabinet approval.
2. The way forward will be informed by scientific studies currently underway.