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Shell to include public concerns over Karoo exploration in EMP



January 31, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Energy giant Shell said on Monday that all concerns raised over the envisaged shale gas exploration activities in South Africa’s Karoo basin would be taken “very seriously” and would be integrated into the environmental management plan (EMP).

Shell communications vice-president Phaldie Kalam told Mining Weekly Online that two of the most common concerns that were raised after the first week of consultations included the security of the area’s underground water source and the protection of shallow fresh water aquifers.

Afrikaans weekly newspaper Rapport reported that community members, including South African business tycoon Johann Rupert, raised concerns around the processes that would be used in an area with extremely sparse water resources.

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