South Africa's Third Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Eastern Cape and Western Cape, South Africa
Source: Mongabay
South African state electricity company Eskom is evaluating two potential sites, Thyspunt and Bantamsklip, for the country's third nuclear power plant with a capacity of 5,200 MW. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been initiated for Thyspunt, with Bantamsklip being considered as an alternative site. The project aims to expand South Africa's nuclear power capacity to support low-carbon e
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Eastern Cape and Western Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mongabay
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Description | South African state electricity company Eskom is evaluating two potential sites, Thyspunt and Bantamsklip, for the country's third nuclear power plant with a capacity of 5,200 MW. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been initiated for Thyspunt, with Bantamsklip being considered as an alternative site. The project aims to expand South Africa's nuclear power capacity to support low-carbon energy future. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | South Africa |
State | Eastern Cape and Western Cape |
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Source | Mongabay |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-18 |
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