Eskom Nuclear Expansion Project
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: South Africa
Source: Construction Review
Eskom is planning a nuclear expansion project in South Africa targeting up to 5,200 MW of new nuclear capacity. The project includes 4,800 MW from conventional pressurized water reactors and 400 MW from small modular reactors. It aims to strengthen baseload power supply and reduce reliance on coal. Eskom is in early exploratory funding talks with the World Bank and other international financiers,
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Nuclear, Commercial
- Location
- South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Construction Review
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Eskom is planning a nuclear expansion project in South Africa targeting up to 5,200 MW of new nuclear capacity. The project includes 4,800 MW from conventional pressurized water reactors and 400 MW from small modular reactors. It aims to strengthen baseload power supply and reduce reliance on coal. Eskom is in early exploratory funding talks with the World Bank and other international financiers, including the African Development Bank and commercial lenders. The project is in the early exploratory funding and feasibility planning phase, with a request for information planned within 12 months. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | South Africa |
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Source | Construction Review |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Nuclear, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-23 |
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