What We Do

The Agency regulates exploration and production activities,
 and acts as the custodian of the national petroleum exploration and production database.

EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES

In any economic analysis, South Africa stands out as the most developed nation in Africa as well as
one of the richest.

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PETROLEUM EXPLORATION DATA

The continental shelf of the Republic of South Africa covers some 200 000 km² and the country has a coastline approximately
3 000 km in length.

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PERMITS & RIGHTS

There are two types of permits and two types of rights which may be issued under the MPRDA: Technical Cooperation Permit & Reconnaissance Permit

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APPLICATIONS

Applications for permits/rights, and also, for lodging Environmental Authorizations (EAs) can be submitted to the
Petroleum Agency SA

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Latest News

Petroleum Agency South Africa news updates

News

Application and Exploration fees

Dear Valued  Stakeholders The Petroleum Agency SA has adjusted Application and Exploration fees effective as of 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026 Licensing & Regulation | Petroleum Agency SA (pdf)
on Nov 3
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Appointment of Dr. Bongani Sayidini as CEO of Petroleum Agency SA

Cape Town, 16 October 2025 – The Petroleum Agency South Africa (PASA) welcomes the Cabinet’s announcement of the appointment of Dr. Bongani Sayidini as Chief Executive Officer, as confirmed in the Statement on the Cabinet meeting held on 15 October 2025.We are delighted by the confirmation […]
on Oct 17
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Granting of Exploration Rights: Plateau Helium (Pty) Ltd

Notice is hereby given that the Director-General has granted an exploration right interms of section 80 of the Act for the exploration of petroleum…
on Jun 13
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Publication of Draft Regulations for the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act

The Petroleum Agency South Africa (PASA) acknowledges the release of the attached Draft Regulations pertaining to the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act 2024,  by the Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, on 14 April 2025. These draft regulations are instrumental in shaping the […]
on Apr 16
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Exploration Activities Map

The latest map showing current exploration activities in South Africa.

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GEO-TECHNICAL DATA PORTAL SYSTEM
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Poster display showing exploration opportunities and activities in South Africa.

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