US EditionNews24 Business | George allows eight power stations to breach pollution rules for longer
- South Africa has allowed eight coal-fired power plants operated by Eskom to exceed air pollution limits due to an ongoing energy crisis.
- Six of the coal plants were granted a five-year exemption on emissions, while two others have exemptions lasting until their planned decommissioning in 2034, according to Environment Minister Dion George.
- Minister George emphasized that these exemptions come with stringent conditions and are not a 'blanket reprieve' from emissions regulations.
- South Africa continues to rely on coal for 85% of its electricity, indicating a struggle to balance emissions reduction with energy supply needs.
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South Africa Allows Some Coal Plants to Top Emissions Limits
South Africa has allowed eight coal-fired power plants run by state-owned utility Eskom to exceed air pollution and emissions limits this decade as the most industrialized economy in Africa looks to avoid crippling electricity blackouts. Six of the coal plants were granted a five-year exemption that allows them to breach the limit of emissions in the country’s air quality regulation. Two other coal-fired power plants were exempted from these reg…
Eskom coal plants granted limited emissions exemptions
In granting the exemptions, the ministry of forestry, fisheries and environment said it would require Eskom to step up monitoring, appoint environmental health specialists and provide mobile health clinics
News24 Business | George allows eight power stations to breach pollution rules for longer
South Africa allowed eight coal-fired plants run by Eskom to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady supply of electricity.
South Africa’s Embattled Eskom Allowed to Breach Emission Rules
South Africa allowed eight coal-fired plants run by state-owned Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady supply of electricity.
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