Thyspunt Nuclear Power Station
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Source: ZAWYA
Eskom's proposed 5,200 megawatt nuclear power station is recommended to be located at Thyspunt on the Eastern Cape coastline, between Oyster Bay and Cape St Francis. Thyspunt is already owned by Eskom and has better access to the power grid compared to the rival site Bantamsklip. The site is appropriately zoned for nuclear development and offers clear advantages from spatial, technical, and infras
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ZAWYA
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Eskom's proposed 5,200 megawatt nuclear power station is recommended to be located at Thyspunt on the Eastern Cape coastline, between Oyster Bay and Cape St Francis. Thyspunt is already owned by Eskom and has better access to the power grid compared to the rival site Bantamsklip. The site is appropriately zoned for nuclear development and offers clear advantages from spatial, technical, and infrastructure perspectives. The project is subject to a formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, with a draft Environmental Scoping Report released for public comment until 5 May 2026. However, the site is under provisional Grade I Cultural Landscape protection by the SA Heritage Resources Agency, which poses legal uncertainties. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Eastern Cape |
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Source | ZAWYA |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-18 |
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