Eskom receives DFFE's decisions on minimum emissions standard; will engage DFFE and key stakeholders on way forward
Eskom has received decisions from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) in response to its applications for the postponement of the implementation of some of the air quality compliance timelines set in air quality legislation for its power stations. In terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004), all Eskom's coal and liquid fuel-fired power stations must meet the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) regulations published in terms of the act.
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