Ankerlig power station
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Ankerlig power station in Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa, is fueled by liquefied natural gas and diesel.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level details for Ankerlig power station
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP[1] | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pre-construction[2] | liquefied natural gas, diesel[2][3] | 1327 MW | combined cycle[4] | not found | 2024 (planned)[2] | – |
Table 2: Unit-level ownership details for Ankerlig power station
| Unit name | Operator | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | Eskom[100.0%][5] | Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd[100.0%][6] |
Location
Table 3: Plant-level location details for Ankerlig power station
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Ankerlig power station | Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa | -33.5895, 18.4615 (exact)[7][8][9] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Background
Ankerlig power station was commissioned in 2007 as an Open Cycle (OC) power station and had been operating using diesel as its fuel. [9][10] The name of the Ankerlig plant is derived from an Afrikaans expression, “Om die anker te lig,” which symbolizes a community that rises above poverty to experience prosperity.[11]The plant was built in two phases. In January 2006, the first construction phase commenced and was completed by June 2007. In February 2009, the second phase was declared commercial.[11]It was commissioned together with the Gourikwa power station. Together they were set to add an estimated 1027 MW to the electricity supply capacity of the Cape at a total cost of approximately R3,5 billion (US $219 million). [12]These units supply electricity to the National Grid during peak hours and emergency situations. Due to the high cost of diesel and the discovery of natural gas, Eskom proposed the plant be converted to a Combined Cycle plant fuelled with Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and a generation capacity of 1327 MW.[2]In June 2020, Eskom Holdings issued a Request for Information (RFI) proposing the plant and the Gourikwa power station be converted to Combined Cycle technology.[13]The conversion of the Ankerlig plant is estimated to cost US $16.8 billion over the 2024-2050 period and is anticipated to come online in 2024. LNG is estimated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 907,000 tons annually and save 1.8 billion liters of water annually. [2]
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ CHP = Combined Heat and Power
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Ankerlig power plant's conversion to liquefied natural gas on track, says Eskom". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ↑ "ANKERLIG AND GOURIKWA". www.eskom.co.za. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ↑ "South Africa: Eskom studies for Ankerlig, Gourikwa - African Energy". www.africa-energy.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd". www.eskom.co.za. August 3, 2021. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Eskom". Wikipedia. January 27, 2022. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ↑ "www.industryabout.com/country-territories-3/1246-south-africa/fossil-fuels-energy/17419-ankerlig-ii-gas-power-plant".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "www.industryabout.com/country-territories-3/1246-south-africa/fossil-fuels-energy/17418-ankerlig-i-gas-power-plant".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org (PDF). Retrieved January 29, 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check|archive-url=value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankerlig_Power_Station#cite_note-Eskom1-3. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Peaking power stations - Eskom". www.eskom.co.za. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- ↑ "Official opening of Gourikwa and Ankerlig power stations". ESI-Africa.com. 2007-10-05. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- ↑ "South Africa: Eskom studies for Ankerlig, Gourikwa | African Energy". www.africa-energy.com. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
