Question NW2046 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

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06 June 2022 - NW2046

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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.

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