Shell Loses Five-Year Legal Fight With South African Activists

Shell has suffered another setback in its offshore fight with South African activists, after a court rejected parts of the company’s bid to continue exploration activity linked to seismic surveys off the Wild Coast. Legal action brought by indigenous communities and environmental groups argued Shell did not meaningfully consult local residents and that the surveys would harm marine life and cultural practices. The ruling extends a multi-year dispute over consultation, environmental impacts, and what remedies are required when rights are found to be violated.