Eskom’s Group Chief Executive Andre de Ruyter says measures will be taken to ensure that safety is not compromised if the lifespan of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is extended for another 20 years.
De Ruyter, Eskom’s executive team and the new Board appeared before a joint meeting of Public Enterprises and Mineral Resources and Energy departments, to discuss the energy crisis in the country.
The discussions focused on the Koeberg Power Plant.
According to De Ruyter, it makes sense to extend the lifespan of Koeberg whose current operational lifespan will end in July 2024.
De Ruyter says they are working with the national nuclear regulator to apply for an extension.
In September, the power utility denied allegations that it is anti-nuclear power.
This was after concerns were raised to the power utility by the portfolio committees on Mineral Resources and Energy as well as Public Enterprises.
MPs raised concerns about the slow pace of maintenance at Koeberg and the impact on power supply.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com