Medupi Power Station

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_station
gptkbp:benefits limited access to resources
gptkbp:capacity 4,800 MW
gptkbp:challenges delays and cost overruns
transition to renewable energy
gptkbp:community_engagement limited
gptkbp:community_impact displacement issues
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Hitachi_Power_Africa
extended
gptkbp:construction_cost R 125 billion
gptkbp:economic_impact job creation
gptkbp:electrification base load power
gptkbp:emissions_standard gptkb:significant
high C O2 emissions
gptkbp:environmental_impact negative
controversial
compliance issues
aligned with national policy
contributes negatively
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Company
gptkbp:future_plans expansion possibilities
gptkbp:historical_significance important for energy security
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Medupi Power Station
gptkbp:involved_countries faced criticism
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:6
gptkbp:is_involved_in Integrated Resource Plan
gptkbp:local_economy stimulated by construction
gptkbp:location gptkb:Limpopo,_South_Africa
gptkbp:maintenance high
gptkbp:market increased in South Africa
influenced by construction costs
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:2015
targeted improvements
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:2020
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Eskom
gptkbp:position improved
Eskom grid
gptkbp:power_output significant contributor to grid
aimed for by South Africa
approximately 24,000 G Wh annually
gptkbp:project gptkb:Kusile_Power_Station
gptkb:Eskom
due to various factors
gptkbp:public_perception controversial
gptkbp:receives_funding_from government and private sector
substantial investment required
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance obtained
gptkbp:safety_record mixed
gptkbp:services gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:sponsor varied levels of engagement
gptkbp:status under construction
gptkbp:sustainability coal dependency
gptkbp:technology supercritical steam cycle
gptkbp:thermal_design_power debated
gptkbp:type coal-fired power station
gptkbp:water_source Waterberg coalfield
gptkbp:year gptkb:2007
gptkb:2020
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:2015
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Murray_&_Roberts
gptkb:Kusile
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5