Mossel Bay deep-water well launched

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The well, operated by petroleum company Total, adds to South Africa's oil and gas industry profile, which has the potential to contribute to economic growth and jobs.

"Drilling in deep-water is novel to South Africa and will therefore also bring with it avenues for skills transfer in the deep-water exploration space for South Africa," said Ramatlhodi.

Deep-water drilling is a process of oil and gas exploration.