Construction of a 1,200-MW coal-fired power station in Johannesburg, South Africa is likely off the table after the country’s high court set aside approvals for the $2-billion project due to concerns over its environmental impact.
The high court on Nov. 19 voided the decision by South Africa’s Dept. of Environment to grant an environmental authorization for the project, which was . challenged by environmental organizations led by Earthlife Africa, groundwork and Friends of the Earth.