| Project Detail |
The objective of the Project is to achieve sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission reduction of
Medupi coal-fired power plant from 3,500 mg/m3
to below 500mg/m3
from 2026
onwards. The contents of the Project include the design and construction of six flue gas
desulphurization units along with ancillary facilities.
The positive impacts of the Project include reduction of SO2 concentration in Waterberg
municipal district of Limpopo Province, contributing to: i) decreased adverse health impacts, particularly for respiratory health of the residents of the area; ii) reduced
negative environmental impact caused by acid deposition.
The Project has been classified as Category “A”, in accordance with NDB Environment and
Social Framework (ESF). The negative environmental and social impacts can be mitigated
by adherence to established environmental and social practices and requirements of the
country system, as well as additional social management plans that have been developed
for the Project. The negative impacts mainly pertain to i) risks related to labor strikes; ii)
social tensions with communities related to expectations of employment; iii)
compromised road safety resulting in high road accident rate
The Project is planned to be implemented over 7 years. Eskom will be the Project
Implementation Agency |
