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Eskom Suspends Load-Shedding, Outages Unlikely Next Week

SOUTH AFRICA
  • S. AFRICA'S ESKOM TO SUSPEND POWER CUTS AT 8PM FRIDAY
  • ESKOM SEES OUTAGES UNLIKELY NEXT WEEK; SYSTEM STILL CONSTRAINED
  • Eskom will suspend nationwide outages at 8pm Friday instead of 5am Saturday after electricity outlook improved
  • Several plant units back in operation and Eskom has replenished its diesel supplies
  • While system remains constrained, outages are unlikely next week
  • About 6,000 megawatts of generating capacity at risk; 2,000 megawatts at high risk
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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