Diesel shortage
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Spokesman Sikonathi Mantshantsha said the parastatal is waiting for diesel stock to be replenished.
“The vessel that is supposed to offload diesel at Mossel Bay cannot berth due to rough seas. Eskom has to therefore preserve the low diesel levels at Gourikwa, while delivery to Ankerlig will take time to replenish as it is done by road tankers.”
“Stage 4 will be maintained until we can resume diesel supplies to the two Open Cycle Gas Turbine stations,” Mantshantsha said.
Mantshantsha also said that there are also technical problems at the Camden Power Station.
“Camden Power Station has a technical problem with the water chemistry, has shut three units already this afternoon, and will shut the remaining four units. Eskom will publish a more comprehensive statement tomorrow,” Mantshantsha said.
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