Maswati power station
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Maswati power station is a cancelled power station in Maswati, Lubombo, Eswatini.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Maswati power station | Maswati, Lubombo, Eswatini | -26.316667, 31.133 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| cancelled | coal: anthracite | 1000 | subcritical |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Owner | Parent |
|---|---|
| Swaziland Electricity [100%] | Eswatini Electricity Co |
Background
In 2005 the Swaziland Ministry approved construction of a 1,000 MW power station in the country, near the existing Maswati coal mine. The estimated cost was US$1 billion. The Ministry said the plant was needed as Swaziland Electricity Company imports 80% of its power from South Africa, mainly Eskom.[1]
In 2009 Swaziland Electricity Company said it was no longer planning to build a 1,000 MW coal plant, because the coal reserves needed were "considerable." The company said it may opt for a smaller plant instead.[2]
There has been little news of the plant since the 2009 announcement, and it appears to be abandoned.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Swaziland ponders new coal-fired power plant," Engineering News, February 1, 2006
- ↑ "Swaziland scales down plan for 1,000 MW power plant," Reuters, October 13, 2009
Additional data
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