Koeberg nuclear plant, Eskom

South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear unit I gets 20-year extension


Issue 509 - 18 Jul 2024 - By Tonderayi Mukeredzi | 3 minute read

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR)’s granting of a licence to state power utility Eskom to continue operating Koeberg nuclear power station’s Unit I for another 20 years should provide South Africa with greater energy stability. A review to extend Koeberg unit II by 20 years is still being carried out. South Africa is also making progress with plans to procure 2.5GW of new nuclear capacity.

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