Who We Are

Petroleum Agency SA - South Africa's oil and gas exploration and production industry regulator.

Petroleum Agency SA has three main roles: to promote oil and gas exploration and production in South Africa, to regulate the oil and gas exploration and production industry in our country and to archive all geo-technical data produced through oil and gas exploration. These roles apply to both conventional and unconventional gas resources.

Ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation in place to protect the environment is very important to us, and rights cannot be granted unless we are satisfied with the Environmental Management Plan. The plan requires public consultation and a clear demonstration that valid concerns will be addressed, and must satisfy both provincial and national authorities.

Explorers must also prove financial and technical ability to meet their commitments in safe-guarding and rehabilitation of the environment.