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Arnot Power Station

Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa

Type: Conventional Coal

Status: Operational

Year of establishment: 1975

Installed Capacity: 2352 MWe

Project Description

Arnot Power Station in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is a coal-fired power plant operated by Eskom. Coal from the Arnot coal mine directly feeds the station.  Arnot was Eskom's first modern coal-fired power station and was fully operational by June 1975.

Purpose/Application

To generate electricity

 

Unique Aspect

Arnot has twice been awarded NOSCAR status by the National Occupational Safety Association. It also feeds the Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique

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