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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Royal Dutch Shell has seen off an attempt by environmental groups in South Africa to block planned seismic exploration for oil and gas off the Wild Coast.<\/p>\n

In a decision issued today, acting justice Govindjee of the Eastern Cape Division of the Grahamstown High Court concluded that the applicants had failed to show that there was a reasonable apprehension of \u201cirreparable harm\u201d to the environment from the exploration work.<\/p>\n

Given the financial prejudice to Shell if the seismic surveys were delayed, the \u201cbalance of convenience\u201d was in the company\u2019s favour, the judge ruled.<\/p>\n

He also awarded Shell costs against the applicants.<\/p>\n

The ruling is \u201cvery unfortunate, especially since the judge did not recognise the urgency of the interdict and the immediate threat the seismic surveys pose to the environment, marine life and local communities,\u201d says Pooven Moodley, executive director of Natural Justice, one of the groups that made the application.<\/p>\n

The applicants argued the use of blasting for the exploration will destroy ecosystems, and hamper livelihoods earned through fishing and tourism.<\/p>\n

The environmental groups will discuss whether to seek leave to appeal.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Mauritius. Royal Dutch Shell has seen off an attempt by environmental groups in South Africa to block planned seismic exploration for oil and gas off the Wild Coast. 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