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Petroleum Agency South Africa SOC Ltd publication

Petroleum Agency South Africa SOC LtdRef: https://www.petroleumagencysa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hubmap0626-1.pdf

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What this means

The document appears to be a government or industry map/listing of petroleum exploration and production rights in various regions, detailing permits, rights, and areas under application related to oil and gas exploration and production, including reconnaissance permits, technical cooperation permits, exploration rights, production rights, and associated entities. It references specific blocks, fields, companies, and permits with numerical codes and indicates status such as production suspensions and ongoing exploration/appraisal. It reads like a gazette-style compilation of ownership, rights, and activity in the Karoo Basin and offshore areas with references to entities like SASOL, PETROSA, and BG International, among others.

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petroleum technical cooperation permit

Technical Cooperation Permit (12 months, exclusive desk-top study; exclusive right to apply for Exploration Right)

A Technical Cooperation Permit is defined as a 12-month permit for an exclusive desk-top study, and it grants an exclusive right to apply for an Exploration Right.

Who it is for: Applicants seeking technical cooperation permits in the Karoo Basin
How to act on it: Apply for the Technical Cooperation Permit as defined in the restriction notice (the document does not provide an application submission route).

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Technical Cooperation Permit - 12 months, exclusive desk-top study, exclusive right to apply for Exploration Right

petroleum production right

Production Right (exclusive, transferable; 30 years, renewable)

A Production Right is defined as an exclusive, transferable right for 30 years, renewable.

Who it is for: Applicants seeking production rights in the Karoo Basin
How to act on it: Apply for a Production Right (the document does not provide an application submission route).

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· Production Right - exclusive, transferable, 30 years, renewable

petroleum exploration right

Exploration Right (exclusive, transferable; 3 years, renewable)

An Exploration Right is defined as an exclusive, transferable right for 3 years, renewable for a maximum of 3 periods of 2 years each.

Who it is for: Applicants seeking exploration rights in the Karoo Basin
How to act on it: Apply for an Exploration Right (the document does not provide an application submission route).

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· Exploration Right - exclusive, transferable, 3 years, renewable for a maximum of 3 periods of 2 years each

petroleum reconnaissance permit

Reconnaissance Permit (12 months, non-exclusive)

A Reconnaissance Permit is defined as a permit type for reconnaissance activities in the Karoo Basin, with a duration of 12 months and non-exclusive rights.

Who it is for: Applicants seeking reconnaissance permits in the Karoo Basin
How to act on it: Apply for the Reconnaissance Permit as defined in the restriction notice (the document does not provide an application submission route).

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Reconnaissance Permit - 12 months, non-exclusive

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Reference

https://www.petroleumagencysa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hubmap0626-1.pdf

Key Takeaways

Karoo Basin
Reconnaissance Permit - 12 months, non-exclusive
Technical Cooperation Permit - 12 months, exclusive desk-top study
Exploration Right - exclusive, transferable, 3 years, renewable
Production Right - exclusive, transferable, 30 years, renewable
Areas Under Application
SASOL (100%)
PETROSA - BLOCK 11a 061ER
BG INTERNATIONAL (55%), IMPACT AFRICA (45%)
Ongoing exploration and appraisal of oil and gas discoveries
Shell / PetroSA oil shows
Sable oil field gas production history
Indian Ocean offshore areas
Block 9 production suspended
Two deep water gas and condensate Apt-Albian discoveries under discussion