Competition in the coal industry is influenced by the small number of mines that have to meet the high demand for coal. The large coal mining groups therefore have a firm grip on the industry, and while Eskom is struggling to keep up with its R440bn debt burden, its bargaining power has dropped to a..
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Eskom could be facing yet another corruption scandal with regards to the high demand of coal
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Shale Gas energy can help Eskom to contribute to greener economy, it is a pity that there is no money for this initiative and underground water can be destroyed
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Experts believe the solutions to all of Eskom’s problems lie in converting to gas to eliminate coal pollution. The investigation shows that gas will eventually be cheaper than coal, while the gas plant will cause about 80% less air pollution. However, the conversion will be accompanied by high expenses, and the power supplier does not..
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ANC regime is debating over power supply – will it be the coal with its pollution, or nuclear power with its hazardous waste?
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The so-called Integral Resources Plan of the ANC Government’s broader details in all its various forms must apparently be finalized to be submitted to Cabinet in September this year. That debate that is currently underway is about what course to take – will it be the coal with its pollution, or nuclear power with its..
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Problems at Eskom hit rock bottom – rocks are being sold to Eskom as coal by fraudulent suppliers, poor quality coals the cause of six turbines seizing at power stations
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Load shedding has been an unwelcome visitor to South African homes this year as Eskom continues to fail in its responsibility to keep South Africa’s lights on. A recent discussion on SABC about load shedding highlighted the extent of the problems being faced at the power supplier. These include the poor quality of coal used…
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Guptas at it again – workers unpaid but lavish R100m double wedding planned – most likely funded by the ANC-regime?
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The Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi where the Gupta family are reportedly hosting a lavish double wedding in February 2019. The Guptas are reported to be hosting a lavish double wedding at a palatial hotel in Abu Dhabi. The AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism published a nine-page wedding invitation on Friday and said the..
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Uncovering the Truth – why Eskom is employing loadshedding and neither Jan van Riebeeck nor Apartheid can be blamed for the failed state entity
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An anonymous engineer at Eskom revealed on social media the problems and forecasting of the failed state entity. 50% of coal power stations are out of order and will only be operational again in three years time. Four of the six turbines at one power station have “broke down” due to poor grade coal (supplied..
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Who is fooling who?: So, according to Eskom there is no coal? Is Eskom deliberately wanting to plunge the country further into darkness and chaos?
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There is no shortage of coal, as Eskom claims. Instead, the coal is piling up at the mines, uncollected by the utility, Anna Marth Ott, CEO of Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said yesterday. Middelburg is positioned between three large Eskom power stations, and there are 170 coal mines within a 200 km radius..
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Eskom nearing collapse, senior officials jump ship
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Eskom, South Africa’s national power utility, may be unable to avoid a complete restructuring process in order to avert total collapse. This has been confirmed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), high-level executives within the company and energy experts. According to a report by Moneyweb, Eskom only narrowly avoided load-shedding this week,..
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Get the candles ready and brace yourself for another round of load shedding since Eskom’s power stations only have a ten-day coal reserve left
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More than 25% of Eskom’s power stations only have coal for ten more days. The “big” plan to drive coal from Medupi to Ellisras to the Eastern Transvaal power stations apparently did not happen. With the coming rainy season it will be even harder to transport coal, and wet coal is often given as a..
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Eskom coal supply dwindles – Dark days await SA
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While the Hawks hunt for Optimum coal mine owner Ajay Gupta, Eskom is looking for a way to keep the mine’s doors open as coal stocks fall.
If it doesn’t, Eskom could be lights out by Friday, according to an energy analyst.
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