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This document is an executive summary and submission to the Eskom Board Audit and Risk Committee, dated February 10, 2014, providing an update on environmental performance and compliance as of December 2013. It details key performance indicators for water and emissions, legal contraventions, and significant risks regarding Atmospheric Emission Licences, specifically focusing on the Kriel power station and the potential for production losses across multiple power stations due to strict new emission standards.

• As of December 2013, Eskom's year-to-date (YTD) environmental performance for water and emissions was better than target. Water use was 1.34 l/kWh sent out against a target of 1.39 l/kWh, and emissions were 0.32 kg/MWhSO against a target of 0.36 kg/MWhSO.
• Eskom recorded 26 legal contraventions year-to-date as of December 2013, which is a decrease from 30 at the same point in the previous year. The year-end projection is 43, which is lower than the 48 contraventions recorded by the end of the 2012/13 financial year. Air emissions accounted for 42% (11) of these contraventions, while water releases from Generation stations accounted for 31% (8).
• The Kriel power station has operated in non-compliance with its new Atmospheric Emission Licence since June 2012, specifically failing to consistently meet particulate emission limits. Eskom requested a licence variation in November 2013 for more lenient limits and a grace period. The Board resolved that Kriel would be de-loaded or shut down on March 31, 2014, if necessary permissions are not received.
• All Eskom power stations were expected to receive new Atmospheric Emission Licences by March 31, 2014, which contain no provisions for exemptions. This creates a risk of illegal operation for stations currently relying on exemptions. Eskom has requested grace periods to allow for plant breakdowns, but has received no indication from authorities if these will be granted.
• Certain power stations face high risks of non-compliance with new emission licences, potentially requiring significant load losses to remain compliant. Kendal, Lethabo, and Tutuka are identified as the highest risk stations, with potential load losses ranging from 400 MW to 2100 MW.
• The Board approved funding in November 2013 to address 57% of total environmental requirements for minimum emission standards and critical projects. However, there is a risk that authorities may not approve this 57% allocation, which would necessitate full compliance at an estimated cost of R200bn and cause a major impact on plant availability.

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