(1)
On 7 June 2018 Eskom launched the weekly system status report. This report, which is hosted on Eskom’s website, gives a weekly view of energy sent out, peak demand, performance of generating units in terms of the energy availability factor (EAF) and an outlook of three months ahead. Eskom’s media statement is attached.
(2)
The current level of coal supplied to the specified power stations is provided in the Table 1 below.
Table 1: Coal supply for April 2018
Power Station |
April 2018 coal supply (kilo tonnes) |
Arnot |
517 |
Camden |
449 |
Hendrina |
358 |
Komati |
184 |
Kriel |
489 |
Majuba |
1086 |
Tutuka |
576 |
(3)
Currently Eskom does not have sufficient coal supply for the remainder of the year.
Eskom is currently negotiating tenders for 100Mt of coal that is required for the next five years. Eskom has issued 9 other RFP’s since 1 April 2017 to procure additional coal for different power stations. Apart from a number of contracts already being concluded and delivery of coal commenced, various other agreements are in different stages of conclusion.
Plans in place to improve coal stockpile levels at the six power stations that are below the minimum stock level include the following: