By Reuters Staff

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       JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa’s environment department said on Thursday that it had refused applications by Karpowership for environmental authorisations for three gas-to-power projects.

       In March, the government selected three Karpowership projects among preferred bidders in an emergency power tender. A company that lost out subsequently challenged the tender results in court, and environmental activists have expressed opposition to the Karpowership projects.

       Reporting by Alexander Winning

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