In South Africa, companies who want to explore for shale gas received little clarification from the country's water and environmental ministry on just what it will take. Water and environmental minister, Edna Molewa, said that companies looking for shale gas exploration permits must also apply for a water usage license.
South Africa has seen a substantial amount of interest in its shale resources from companies such as Falcon Oil and Gas and Shell; however, concerns over the impact of fracking have held the government in some instances from giving the firms green light.
The government, in 2012, lifted its moratorium on shale gas exploration in its Karoo Basin which sent environmentalists on the war path as they were concerned that fracking could potllute water supplies.
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