duvha-ael-07-04-2015-44120652613d42d3.pdf

This document is a variation of an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) issued by the Nkangala District Municipality to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited for the Duvha Power Station. The licence, valid until 31 May 2017, regulates atmospheric emissions from listed activities including solid fuel combustion, petroleum product storage, and coal handling, setting specific emission limits for particulate matter (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

• The Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) for Duvha Power Station is a variation issued by the Nkangala District Municipality, valid until 31 May 2017. It covers listed activities including solid fuel combustion installations for electricity generation, storage and handling of petroleum products, and storage and handling of coal not on a mine premises.
• Duvha Power Station generates 600 MW of electricity, with 575 MW sent to the national transmission network and 25 MW used internally. The plant consumes up to 1,400,000 tons of coal and 5,000 tons of fuel oil per month.
• The facility employs specific abatement technologies to control emissions: Units 1, 2, and 3 use fabric filter bags (FFP) with a design efficiency of 99% and a minimum control of 50 mg/Nm³, while Units 4, 5, and 6 use electrostatic precipitators (ESP) with a design efficiency of 99.6% and a minimum control of 75 mg/Nm³.
• The licence establishes a phased reduction schedule for maximum emission rates. For PM, the limit is 100 mg/Nm³ by 1 April 2015, reducing to 50 mg/Nm³ by 1 April 2020. For SO2, the limit is 3500 mg/Nm³ by 1 April 2015, 2300 mg/Nm³ by 1 April 2020, and 500 mg/Nm³ by 4 April 2025. NOx limits are 1100 mg/Nm³ until 31 March 2025, then 750 mg/Nm³ from 1 April 2025.
• Eskom is required to implement an Emission Offset Programme to reduce particulate matter (PM) pollution in the ambient or receiving environment by 31 March 2016.
• The licence mandates strict monitoring and reporting, including continuous monitoring of PM, SO2, and NOx for all units (U1-U6) with monthly reporting. The holder must also maintain a complaints register for noise, dust, and odours, and submit annual reports covering pollutant trends, compliance audits, major upgrades, and greenhouse gas emissions.

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