Koeberg Unit 2 licence extension secures SA’s energy future

Koeberg Unit 2 Licence Extension Secures South Africa’s Energy Future

South Africa’s energy security and decarbonisation strategy has gained major momentum with the approval to extend the operating licence of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 2 for 20 more years, ensuring safe operation until 2044.

This decision supports the country’s Just Energy Transition (JET) Plan and the upcoming Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2025), both emphasizing nuclear energy as a central component of a balanced, low-carbon power system.

“The continued operation of Koeberg provides a bridge of skills, technology, and infrastructure to the next phase of South Africa’s nuclear expansion.”

According to the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR), Koeberg Unit 2 satisfied all technical, safety, and regulatory criteria for the licence renewal, following a detailed assessment consistent with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safety Standards and global best practices.

In a podcast discussion, Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl interviewed Necsa Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe about the role of nuclear power in South Africa’s energy future and how the extension will help maintain a dependable clean power supply as renewable energy capacity continues to grow.

Author’s Summary

The 20-year licence extension of Koeberg Unit 2 secures South Africa’s path toward low-carbon growth and ensures stable, clean power during its renewable energy transition.

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ESI Africa ESI Africa — 2025-11-07

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