NATIONAL NEWS - Eskom says load shedding is not a risk at this stage but it’s still trying to verify the amount of coal available at its Hendrina Power Station.
In an amAbhungane exclusive, it's been revealed that Gupta-owned Tegeta threatened to cut supply because it wants Eskom to increase the amount it pays for coal.
Leaked minutes of an Eskom meeting on Friday revealed that managers were warned that the Hendrina Power Station could be forced to shut down, alternatively use expensive open cycle gas turbines or make peace with load shedding.
Eskom needs to have at least a 20-day coal stockpile at its coal power stations.
The utility’s Khulu Phasiwe says that currently they are receiving less than normal supply from Tegeta but they are still uncertain of the stockpile supply.
Eskom: No reason to panic over load shedding
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