Relief for Eskom
South Africa has allowed eight coal-fired plants run by state-owned Eskom to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady electricity supply.
The Lethabo, Kendal, Tutuka, Majuba, Matimba and Medupi plants were given five-year exemptions, while Duvha and Matla were granted extensions until 2034, Environment Minister Dion George said at a briefing in Cape Town on Monday.
South Africa has allowed eight coal-fired plants run by state-owned Eskom to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady electricity supply.
The Lethabo, Kendal, Tutuka, Majuba, Matimba and Medupi plants were given five-year exemptions, while Duvha and Matla were granted extensions until 2034, Environment Minister Dion George said at a briefing in Cape Town on Monday.
