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Eskom sees R20.9bn of extra diesel costs on coal outages
By: Bloomberg 17th March 2022 Indebted State-owned power utility expects running costs for its diesel-fed turbines, which are used to keep the lights on when coal-powered plants... →
DA: John Steenhuisen: Address by DA leader, during an urgent debate on the impact of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine on the South African economy, Parliament (15/03/2022)
15th March 2022 A tyrannical aggressor with a finger on the nuclear button has invaded a far less powerful neighbour and is shelling civilian targets as we speak. →
Mantashe says Eskom to seek permission for coal-to-gas switch at some old stations 
By: Terence Creamer 25th February 2022 Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says he expects Eskom to make an application soon for a Section 34 determination to facilitate... →
Eskom to study implications of lower-than-expected 9.61% tariff hike for 2022/23
By: Terence Creamer 24th February 2022 The Energy Regulator announced on Thursday that Eskom’s tariff would rise by 9.61% on April 1, an increase that is less than half the 20.5% hike... →
Let’s get it right
By: Terence Creamer 18th February 2022 Minerals Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is correct about the need to update the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Even on the very day,... →
Nersa kicks off consultations on Eskom’s latest R10.7bn RCA application
By: Terence Creamer 16th February 2022 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has initiated public consultations on Eskom’s latest regulatory clearing account (RCA)... →
Eskom warns of elevated diesel use as system outlook remains precarious
By: Terence Creamer 27th January 2022 State-owned electricity group Eskom is warning that its use of the country’s diesel-fuelled open cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) is set to remain... →
Eskom: Massive maintenance delays on the back of worst load-shedding year ever
By: News24Wire 27th January 2022 Eskom’s maintenance backlog has grown over the past year, with a quarter of planned projects for the 2021/22 year deferred to next year due to cash... →
