Eskom awaits arbitration

LIMBO: IN DISPUTE WITH CONTRACTOR

- Faizel Patel

Two contractual disputes with Framatome, the contractor for the steam generator replacement project at the Koeberg nuclear power station, are being addressed through agreed resolution processes, Eskom said.

The two disputes stem from the steam generator replacement project of Unit 2 at Koeberg, which has now seen significant progress, following problems that contributed to a bout of stage 3 load shedding in March.

Framatome had taken over the contract from Areva NP in 2018, to supply and install replacement generators at the power plant's two reactor buildings.

The recent long-term operation programme for Unit 2 included the replacement of three steam generators, extensive inspections and refuelling activities.

Eskom needed to replace the plant's six steam generators—three in each of its two units—to prolong its life by another 20 years.