Eskom’s plan to skip pollution equipment isn’t legally feasible

In addition to getting government approval, South Africa’s biggest air polluter would need to get the World Bank to agree to a breach of the terms of a $3.75 billion loan to avoid installing flue gas desulphurisation equipment at its 4 764 megawatt coal-fired Medupi Power Station. Eskom has said that it has had initial discussions with the environmental affairs department about the matter.

Without the equipment, the plant is unlikely to be able to comply with emissions regulations because there is no alternative technology available to cut sulphur dioxide pollution to the same extent. Sulphur dioxide causes respiratory illnesses and acid rain.

Eskom CEO needs to phone Sasol's CEO for a few tips on Air Impact Reporting management.

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