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Eskom Extends Load-Shedding as Unplanned Breakdowns Rise

SOUTH AFRICA
  • SOUTH AFRICA'S ESKOM TO CUT 2,000MW FROM GRID FROM 4PM TO 5AM
  • This means load-shedding stage 2: Eskom says the return to operating from Kusile & Arnot power stations has not been sufficient to offset unplanned breakdowns
  • Eskom says units at Kriel, Arnot, Majuba & Tukta power stations have gone down in the past 24 hours
  • Breakdowns at 15360mw & 1580mw on planned maintenance
  • possibility of load-shedding will persist throughout this week
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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