Richards Bay Umbani power station
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Richards Bay Umbani power station is a cancelled power station in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Richards Bay Umbani power station | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | -28.8, 32.1 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - bituminous, bioenergy - unknown | 270 | subcritical | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Umbani Power [100.0%] |
Background
A coal plant at Richards Bay was first proposed in 1997 and originally planned to be completed by 2012. It was revived by Umbani Power and an environmental impact assessment was prepared in 2008. Plans included a 270 MW plant, with the possibility of a second 270 MW plant. They would be powered by discarded coal from mines in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga provinces.[1] However, with no subsequent developments since 2008, it appears the project has been abandoned.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Richards Bay power station EIA," Umbani Power, 2008.
Additional data
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