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Medupi

Medupi is a coal-fired power station located near Lephalale in Limpopo province, South Africa. The facility is owned and operated by Eskom, the country's State-owned electricity utility. Medupi was designed as a dry-cooled power station with an installed capacity of 4 764 MW, comprising six generating units of 794 MW each. The power station forms part of Eskom's capacity expansion programme initiated in response to South Africa's electricity supply constraints. Construction began in 2007, with the first unit synchronised to the grid in 2015, though the project experienced significant delays and cost overruns. Medupi burns coal sourced primarily from nearby Waterberg coalfields. The facility was designed to accommodate flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) technology to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions and meet Minimum Emission Standards, though the installation of FGD systems has been subject to delays and debate. Medupi represents one of the largest capital projects undertaken by Eskom and one of the world's largest dry-cooled power stations. The power station has been central to discussions about South Africa's energy security, coal dependence, environmental compliance and the financial sustainability of the national utility. Medupi's final unit was commissioned in 2021, completing the build programme more than a decade after the original target date.

Medupi Updates


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Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
27th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom expects to submit its final benefit-cost analysis (BCA) report on flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) at the Medupi power station, in Limpopo, to Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister... 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
20th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

South African State-owned power utility Eskom expects to submit the final benefit-cost analysis report on flue gas desulphurisation for the Medupi project to Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... 


Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
11th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom expects to submit its final benefit-cost analysis (BCA) report on flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) at the Medupi power station, in Limpopo, to Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister... 


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Eskom publishes Medupi FGD cost-benefit analysis report for public comment
24th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom is encouraging communities, environmental groups, industry representatives, government institutions and other interested and affected parties to review, and comment on, a draft... 


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