Eskom 3 000 MW Combined-Cycle Gas-to-Power Plant
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Source: Energize
A planned 3 000 MW combined-cycle gas-to-power plant in the Richards Bay industrial development zone designed to run primarily on natural gas with diesel as backup fuel. The project includes a new Transnet-built pipeline linking Richards Bay Port to the site, with Mozambique as the initial gas source through LNG imports and the Karoo Basin as a potential future domestic source.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), LNG, Government, Warehouse
- Location
- Richards Bay, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Energize
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Status
Original status | cancelled |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A planned 3 000 MW combined-cycle gas-to-power plant in the Richards Bay industrial development zone designed to run primarily on natural gas with diesel as backup fuel. The project includes a new Transnet-built pipeline linking Richards Bay Port to the site, with Mozambique as the initial gas source through LNG imports and the Karoo Basin as a potential future domestic source. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
City | Richards Bay |
Source
Source | Energize |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), LNG, Government, Warehouse |
Article published date | 2025-09-21 |
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