Kriel Power Station

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:capacity 3,000 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact carbon emissions
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1979
gptkbp:community_engagement ongoing
gptkbp:community_impact gptkb:local_economy
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1974
gptkb:1979
gptkbp:cooling_system wet cooling
gptkbp:country gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:development_cost estimated at billions
gptkbp:electrification thermal power generation
gptkbp:emergency_shutdown protocols in place
gptkbp:emissions_standard high
gptkbp:environmental_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:frequency 50 Hz
gptkbp:fuel_economy improving
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:coal
local coal mines
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades
gptkbp:grid_position gptkb:National_Grid
critical
3,000 MW
gptkbp:has_units gptkb:6
gptkbp:historical_significance electricity stability
major power supplier
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kriel Power Station
gptkbp:input_output base load power
gptkbp:investment government and private
gptkbp:is_monitored_by regular assessments
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:maintenance regular
gptkbp:market electricity supply
gptkbp:neighboring_city Kriel
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:1979
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Eskom
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Eskom_Holdings_SOC_Ltd.
gptkbp:part_of Eskom's fleet
gptkbp:partnerships local businesses
gptkbp:power_output high
gptkbp:public_perception controversial
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance environmental regulations
gptkbp:safety_record mixed
gptkbp:staff hundreds
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives limited
gptkbp:technology steam turbine
gptkbp:type coal-fired power station
gptkbp:upgrades planned
gptkbp:waste_management ash dump
gptkbp:water_source local rivers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Protea_Hotel_Kriel
gptkb:Murray_&_Roberts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6