An independent investigation, commissioned by State-owned power utility Eskom, into diesel procurement and storage contracts under Tender MWP2197GX found no evidence that diesel paid for by Eskom is missing.
The investigation did, however, confirm instances of non-adherence to Eskom processes concerning payments made to certain suppliers.
These substantiated findings relate principally to payments outside contractual terms and emergency approvals that did not comply with Eskom’s Delegation of Authority, the utility says.
“Eskom accepts the substantiated findings and is implementing corrective measures,” it adds.
Tender MWP2197GX was issued by Eskom’s Generation Division in late 2023 for the supply, delivery, storage and handling of diesel and related fuels for Eskom’s open cycle gas turbine (OCGT) power stations.
