Medupi power plant
Medupi explosion repairs estimated at R2.5 billion
Following the explosion that occurred at the Medupi power plant in Lephalale, in August 2021 - which cost the plant one of its generation units - acting general...
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Eskom suspends power cuts, warns constrained supply to persist through the week
The country was hit with the rolling blackouts on Monday night, with Eskom saying that it took the measure to protect the national grid. It said that a unit tripped at the Medupi power plant, reducing generation capacity significantly.
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Medupi power plant blast won't cause load shedding: Eskom
Just a week ago Eskom announced that construction on the plant had been completed after 14 years and an estimated R135 billion.
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Staff treated for shock after explosion at Medupi Power Station
The utility said while none of its staff have been injured following Sunday night's blast at least seven employees had to be treated for shock.
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After 14 years, Eskom declares Medupi power plant project complete
The parastatal said that this was an important step when it came to keeping the lights on in the country.
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Load shedding risk now higher after conveyor belt breakdown at Medupi
Eskom said that four generating units had been impacted, putting further strain on the system for the next 24 hours.
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Eskom: We're going ahead with Kusile and Medupi power plants
The board says given that Medupi is about 95% complete and Kusile still has 11% to go, there is no logical reason to turn back now.
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Eskom confident Medupi project will meet 2021 deadline
The power utility on Tuesday announced that it has linked unit four of the power station.
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[LISTEN] Alarm raised over Eskom's financial woes
The struggling power utility's financial state has raised concerns, with energy expert Chris Yelland saying that Eskom’s projected liquidity is very low at the moment.
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Eskom: New loan agreement with China shows investor confidence
The R19.6 billion loan will help finance the Medupi coal power plant and ensure the security of energy supply.
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Eskom signs R19.6bn loan agreement with China
Acting chief executive Johnny Dladla says the funds will be used to finance the Medupi coal power plant.
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Eskom: We're ready for nuclear project
Eskom says it's learned from errors made during the construction of the Medupi and Kusile stations.
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Eskom: Koeberg shutdown won’t compromise power grid
Eskom has assured South Africans that contingency measures have been put in place to avoid load shedding.
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Zuma: Opening of Medupi's Unit 6 is a milestone for Eskom
The president says Medupi's Unit 6 will stimulate the economy at a difficult time for growth.
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Zuma officially opens Unit 6 at Medupi
Unit 6 at the Medupi Plant has officially been opened, adding nearly 800 megawatts to the strained grid.
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Medupi's unit 6 keeps load shedding at bay
Unit six is providing 800 megawatts to the national grid.
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'Striking Medupi workers not employed by Eskom'
Eskom boss Brian Molefe says ending the strike is difficult because the workers are employed by contractors.
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No diet as Eskom boss not willing to cut R1.5bn food budget
Brian Molefe says Eskom will not get anywhere by cutting staff benefits.
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Eskom to implement load shedding this hour
Eskom is urging customers to use electricity sparingly as the grid is under severe strain.
