{"id":93047,"date":"2025-11-16T16:28:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T16:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/electricity-minister-welcomes-koeberg-extension-for-energy-future"},"modified":"2025-11-16T16:34:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T16:34:49","slug":"electricity-minister-welcomes-koeberg-extension-for-energy-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/electricity-minister-welcomes-koeberg-extension-for-energy-future","title":{"rendered":"Electricity Minister Welcomes Koeberg Extension for Energy Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom is making progress toward ensuring a stable electricity supply following the extension of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station\u2019s operating licence.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) approved a 20-year licence extension for both Koeberg Unit 1 and Unit 2, allowing them to continue supplying power to the national grid until 2045.<\/p>\n<p>The nuclear power station has long been regarded as South Africa\u2019s most reliable power station, known for its strong performance and consistent electricity generation.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, Ramokgopa welcomed the strides in strengthening the country\u2019s energy security.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is going to support our transition, the Just Energy Transition. 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