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South Africa’s New Energy Strategy Receives Strong Backing from Eskom as Investment Blueprint

South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom has welcomed the newly launched Integrated Resource Plan 2025 as a clear investment pathway. The plan aims to balance energy security with environmental sustainability while addressing the country’s high unemployment rates. Eskom’s CEO emphasized that regulatory certainty will be crucial for attracting the necessary capital investments.

National Energy Framework Gains Key Utility Support

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider Eskom has expressed strong support for the government’s newly released Integrated Resource Plan 2025, according to recent reports. Sources indicate the comprehensive energy strategy aims to balance multiple national priorities including energy security, affordability, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic development during the country’s transition from high-carbon to low-carbon energy sources.

by Nathan Cole
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South Africa’s New Energy Plan Boosts Gas Power Role While Adding Nuclear and Clean Coal Provisions

South Africa’s updated energy blueprint mandates higher utilization for gas power plants while allocating significant capacity to nuclear and clean coal technologies. The plan aims to transform the country’s electricity mix away from coal dependency while addressing infrastructure challenges.

Major Shift in South Africa’s Energy Strategy

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved a revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) that significantly alters the country’s electricity generation roadmap, according to reports from the Department of Electricity and Energy. The plan increases the minimum load factor for initial gas-to-power plants to 50% by 2030, a substantial departure from previous flexibility targets. Analysts suggest this change reflects the government’s intention to use gas generation as a cornerstone for industrial energy demand.

by Elisa Romero