Shell lost its case in South African oil exploration proceedings

Shell lost its case in a five-year legal dispute with environmental activists over an oil exploration activity in South Africa, which continued until the Supreme Court of South Africa. The Constitutional Court ruled that the Shell could not be renewed for exploration off the rugged Indian Ocean wild coast in South Africa. At the time of the decision, other offshore oil exploration in South Africa was also facing challenges, while neighbouring Namibia was developing crude oil discoveries near its maritime borders. This decision may further encourage activists, who have already won numerous proceedings against oil exploration companies。