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Kimberley, South Africa – In a significant development for Southern Africa’s energy landscape, major offshore oil projects are advancing even as the continent grapples with ambitious climate and energy transition targets. Recent approvals for international oil firms to expand offshore operations highlight the persistent tension between economic growth imperatives and sustainable development objectives. South Africa’s national oil company, PetroSA, recently approved Shell as the majority partner in Block 2C, off the country’s west coast. The…