Eskom welcomes VGBe Consortium report on the assessment of its coal-fired power stations
2 March 2024
Eskom welcomes the recommendations of the VGBe report that was commissioned by National Treasury, in consultation with Eskom, as part of the plan to return the power utility to sustainability.
The report covers an assessment period from March to May 2023, coinciding with the inception of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan approved by the Eskom Board. During this time, significant developments occurred, including the appointment of Bheki Nxumalo as the Generation Group Executive in mid-April 2023.
The Generation Operational Recovery Plan addresses various operational observations at power stations. These initiatives focus on improving people, plant, and process performance. Regular progress updates are shared with the public every two weeks by the Minister of Electricity (MoE) and Eskom executives.
In October 2023, Eskom responded to VGBe and National Treasury outlining many of the improvements already made since their assessment period.