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Eskom 5,200MW Nuclear Project

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

Source: Central News South Africa

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Proposed

Eskom has proposed a nuclear power project with a capacity of 5,200MW in the Eastern Cape. The project has faced opposition from local communities and environmental activists.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Central News South Africa

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The project “Eskom 5,200MW Nuclear Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Central News South Africa.

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2026-07-22

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Eskom has proposed a nuclear power project with a capacity of 5,200MW in the Eastern Cape. The project has faced opposition from local communities and environmental activists.

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Energy

Location

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South Africa

State

Eastern Cape

Source

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Central News South Africa

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2026-07-16

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