Eksom achieves milestone at Medupi coal project
Published by Harleigh Hobbs,
Editor
World Coal,
Unit 4 of Eksom’s Medupi coal-fired power project in Lephalale, Limpopo, has attained Commercial Operation status. The unit was officially declared commercial after the completion of control, performance and the 30 day reliability run, putting all performance guarantees to effect.
Unit 4 reached its full power on 19 June 2017. The significant achievement came after the twenty days since its successful synchronisation on 31 May 2017. Five months later after further tests were conducted; this unit is now declared to be in full commercial operation.
This was achieved ahead of the scheduled timeline of July 2018. With an output of 794 MW going to the national grid, Unit 4 joins its sister units, Unit 6 and 5, which have been contributing to the balancing of electricity supply and demand since 23 August 2015 and 3 April 2017 respectively. This remarkable progress came after intensive continuous testing activities and shared dedication from Eskom and its execution partners.
“We are proud of this achievement. This accomplishment is a reflection of hard work and team effort. Eskom applauds the Medupi team, under the leadership of Phillip Dukashe. This is indeed an embodiment of delivery and excellence. Well done to the Medupi team!” said Peter Sebola, Acting Group Executive, Group Capital Division.
Eskom Interim Group Chief Executive, Sean Maritz added: “Eskom New Build team is giving the country an assurance that we are indeed serious about delivering the New Build projects on time and within budget. Despite all the challenges we are faced with as an organisation and our perceived image in the public domain, this amazing result strengthen our determination to make sure that despite our challenges, we continue to deliver on our projects. New Build is at the core of making sure that we continue to build excess electricity capacity and contribute to the economic growth of the country at large.”
He continued: “We will continue to work hard to regain the trust and confidence of our stakeholders. On behalf of EXCO I would like to thank all our stakeholders who continue to support and give us strength to soldier on.”
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcoal.com/power/04122017/eksom-achieves-milestone-at-medupi-coal-project/
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