According to the information received from Eskom
(1)(a)
Yes, all 4 Ingula units are in commercial operation.
(1)(b)
Each unit has been operational for between 1 and 2 years, as indicated in the table below.
Table 1: Commercial operation dates for each unit at Ingula
Unit |
Commercial Operation Date |
Unit 1 |
30 August 2016 |
Unit 2 |
22 August 2016 |
Unit 3 |
30 January 2017 |
Unit 4 |
10 June 2016 |
(1)(c)
Each unit is rated at a maximum continuous rating of 333 megawatts (MW).
In terms of the actual production of power per unit, the following should be noted:
(2)(a)
As at 30 March 2018, R29.5 billion (excluding interest during construction) has been spent on the scheme, against an approved business case value of R29.8 billion (excluding interest during construction).
(2)(b)
R8.5 billion (excluding interest during construction).
(2)(c)
The original estimated time frame to complete the scheme was 6 years and 8 months.
(2)(d)
The scheme actually took 10 years and 9 months to complete.
(2)(e)
The main contractor for the scheme was CMI-JV (CMC di Revenna, PG Mavundla and Impregilo Joint Venture).
(2)(f)
The amount paid to this contractor for work done on the scheme is R14 959 205 944.36 (excluding VAT).
(3)
No. A technical investigation looking into the root causes of operational problems has been initiated, the outcome of which will determine whether there is a need for forensic investigation.