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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Eskom denies reports of 14-hour load shedding in June
Eskom said the power system is stable. As the winter season approaches, Eskom has denied reports that it plans to implement 14-hour load shedding. This comes after a post was circulated on social media platforms about the rolling blackout next month. '14-hour load shedding: Residents of Gauteng and the Northern Cape are set to face significant disruptions this week with a scheduled 14-hour load shedding. As the national power grid struggles to meet demand, these prolonged outages are expected to impact daily life significantly,' the post claimed. Fake news Eskom labelled the report as fake news. 'Eskom categorically rejects the false claims circulating online about a 14-hour outage or imminent load shedding. These reports are completely untrue'. Eskom said the power system is stable. 'Load shedding has remained suspended since 22:00 on 15 May 2025. There are no planned outages of this scale. 'Misinformation causes unnecessary alarm. Stay informed— trust only official Eskom updates on our official platforms. Be vigilant, verify information before you share,' Eskom said. ALSO READ: Load shedding caution despite Eskom's confidence [VIDEO] Winter outlook Meanwhile, Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said the power system demonstrated resilience as the cold front hit some parts of the country. 'System constraints remain, and adequate emergency reserves are in place and strategically deployed to support demand during the morning and evening peak winter periods. 'As the winter season sets in, planned maintenance has gradually decreased, averaging 4 482MW this week (16 to 22 May 2025)—slightly higher than the typical winter maintenance levels in prior years,' Mokwena said. Diesel expenditure She said the Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) load factor decreased to 7.65% compared to 10.94% in the previous week (9 to 15 May 2025). 'The diesel expenditure is still within budget for the current financial year. Diesel usage is expected to decline further as more units return from long-term repairs and maintenance activities are reduced, increasing available generation capacity'. Load shedding in Winter Mokwena said the winter outlook covering the period ending 31 August 2025, remains valid. She said it indicates that load shedding will not be necessary if unplanned outages stay below 13 000MW. 'If outages rise to 15 000MW, load shedding would be limited to a maximum of 21 days out of 153 days and restricted to stage 2,' Mokwena said. ALSO READ: Eskom winter outlook: Here's how many days of load shedding to expect in SA
The South African
10-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Eskom to implement a 14-hour power outage in parts of Tshwane
Eskom will interrupt power supply to parts of Tshwane on Thursday, 15 May, due to emergency maintenance on its distribution network. The planned power outage will last for 14 hours, from 9:00 to 23:00. It will impact customers in the Cullinan area, including the Council for Geoscience, National Library, Donkerhoek plots, Galagos Country Estate, Kleinfontein, and Rhenosterfontein plots. 'The interruption in electricity supply is necessary to perform essential emergency maintenance on our distribution power lines,' Eskom confirmed in a notice on Friday. The utility advised all affected customers to treat electrical appliances as live for safety during the outage. Eskom: Grid stability remains intact despite maintenance Eskom reassured the public that the power system remains stable. From 1 April to 8 May, the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF) dropped to 27.99%—a 1.2% improvement compared to last year. Additionally, planned maintenance activities have increased to 6 904MW, or 14.76% of total generation capacity. 'The power system remains stable, supported by adequate emergency reserves that are strategically deployed when necessary to manage periods of high winter peak demand,' the utility said. Eskom also reported a slight increase in its Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) usage—rising from 3.78% to 3.87% in early May—but noted that diesel reliance is declining. According to Eskom's Winter Outlook on 5 May, the utility does not expect load shedding if unplanned power outages stay below 13 000MW. Even if breakdowns increase to 15 000MW, Eskom estimates Stage 2 load shedding would only be implemented for 21 out of 153 winter days, a significant improvement compared to last year's projections of Stage 5. To support this outlook, Eskom plans to return 2 970MW to service before the evening peak on Monday, 12 May. This additional capacity is expected to ease pressure on the grid during winter. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
TAQA, EWEC ink power purchase agreement for $9.8bln project
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) jointly developed and implemented new energy infrastructure projects to advance the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, as well as the UAE Net Zero by 2050 initiative. TAQA inked a 24-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with EWEC to build, own, and operate the 1-gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) project in the UAE, according to a press release. The ADX-listed company fully leads the OCGT project, taking over the operation and maintenance (O&M) works of the plant. Moreover, TAQA Transmission, part of TAQA Group, will develop advanced power grid infrastructure to integrate the additional generation capacity to new sources of energy demand. This move will secure access to reliable power with a low carbon footprint. The projects will support the recently announced EWEC and Masdar world-first project that will enable renewable energy to be dispatched 24 hours a day seven days a week. Furthermore, the collaboration will drive investment of around AED 36 billion in energy supply infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, with around 75% of that to be invested in renewable and conventional power generation. The remaining 25% will be invested in grid infrastructure, which will be added to the regulated asset base and will receive the regulated return. Jasim Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA and Vice Chairman of Masdar, commented: 'Providing reliable low-carbon power plays an important role in enabling the global energy transition.' Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, CEO of EWEC, said: 'By creating a future-ready energy framework that integrates next-generation renewable energy technologies and advanced transmission solutions, this collaboration is setting a new global benchmark for sustainable energy systems that balances sustainability with operational excellence.' 'As the UAE transitions into an AI-powered future, we are creating the foundation for a future where advanced technologies can flourish, while meeting the country's forward-thinking environmental and economic goals,' Alshamsi mentioned. At the end of December 2024, TAQA's net profits amounted to AED 7.33 billion, an annual surge from AED 16.82 billion.
Arabian Business
04-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
TAQA and EWEC sign PPA for 1GW as part of $9.8bn giga-scale project
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has signed a 24-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) to build, own, and operate the 1-gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) project. TAQA, with 100 per cent ownership, will lead the OCGT project and undertake the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the plant. TAQA Transmission, part of TAQA Group, will develop an advanced power grid infrastructure to integrate the additional generation capacity to new sources of energy demand, enabling access to reliable power with a low carbon footprint. TAQA leads energy shift The new 1GW capacity adds to Masdar's recently announced world-first 'round-the-clock' giga-scale project, which comprises 5.2GW of solar PV and 19GWh of battery storage to dispatch 1GW of renewable energy 24/7. It will be the world's largest combined solar and battery energy storage system (BESS). The collaboration between EWEC, TAQA, and Masdar, will drive investment of around AED36 billion ($9.8 billion) in energy supply infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. Around 75 per cent of the investment will be in renewable and conventional power generation. The remaining 25 per cent will be invested in grid infrastructure, which will be added to the regulated asset base and will receive the regulated return. The new project aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 initiative. TAQA is one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, while EWEC is a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE. Jasim Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAQA and Vice Chairman of Masdar, commented: 'Providing reliable low-carbon power plays an important role in enabling the global energy transition. Through our expertise in power generation and transmission, and as the largest shareholder in Masdar, TAQA plays a central role in advancing clean energy solutions in the UAE, and we remain committed to ensuring reliable, low-carbon power at all times.' EWEC supplies more than 55 per cent of the emirate's power demand through renewable and clean energy sources. Additionally, more than 92 per cent of water production will be supplied through state-of-the-art reverse osmosis technology, reducing water production emissions from 16 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) in 2021 to 1 kg/m³ by 2031. Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, added: 'EWEC is pleased to partner with TAQA on transformative initiatives that will not only power the UAE's AI ambitions but also accelerate the nation's energy transition. 'By creating a future-ready energy framework that integrates next-generation renewable energy technologies and advanced transmission solutions, this collaboration sets a new global benchmark for sustainable energy systems that balances sustainability with operational excellence. 'As the UAE transitions into an AI-powered future, we are creating the foundation for a future where advanced technologies can flourish while meeting the country's forward-thinking environmental and economic goals.'
Khaleej Times
03-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Taqa and EWEC sign power purchase agreement for 1GW of new advanced generation capacity
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (Taqa), one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, together with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, on Thursday announced the development and implementation of new energy infrastructure projects to directly advance the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, and UAE Net Zero by 2050 initiative. The collaboration includes Taqa signing a 24-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with EWEC to build, own, and operate the 1-gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) project in the UAE. With 100 per cent ownership, Taqa is leading the OCGT project and will undertake the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the plant. In addition, Taqa Transmission, part of Taqa Group, will develop advanced power grid infrastructure to integrate the additional generation capacity to new sources of energy demand, enabling access to reliable power with a low carbon footprint. The projects will support the recently announced EWEC and Masdar world-first project that will enable renewable energy to be dispatched 24/7, reaffirming the UAE's position as a global pioneer in renewable energy deployment and low-carbon infrastructure. Delivering up to 1GW of baseload power every day generated from renewable energy, it will be the largest combined solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) in the world. The collaboration between EWEC, Taqa, and Masdar, will drive investment of around Dh36 billion in energy supply infrastructure in Abu Dhabi with around 75 per cent of that to be invested in renewable and conventional power generation. The remaining 25 per cent will be invested in grid infrastructure, which will be added to the regulated asset base and will receive the regulated return. Jasim Thabet, Group CEO and Managing Director of Taqa and Vice Chairman of Masdar said: 'Providing reliable low-carbon power plays an important role in enabling the global energy transition. Through our expertise in power generation and transmission, and as the largest shareholder in Masdar, Taqa plays a central role in advancing clean energy solutions in the UAE, and we remain committed to ensuring reliable, low-carbon power at all times. As a champion of low-carbon power and water, we are proud to be a part of these world-class projects alongside our partner EWEC.' Ahmed Ali Alshamsi, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, said: 'EWEC is pleased to partner with Taqa on transformative initiatives that will not only power the UAE's AI ambitions but also accelerate the nation's energy transition. By creating a future-ready energy framework that integrates next-generation renewable energy technologies and advanced transmission solutions, this collaboration is setting a new global benchmark for sustainable energy systems that balances sustainability with operational excellence. As the UAE transitions into an AI-powered future, we are creating the foundation for a future where advanced technologies can flourish, while meeting the country's forward-thinking environmental and economic goals.' EWEC has achieved a transformative milestone in Abu Dhabi's energy sector, now supplying more than 55 per cent of the emirate's power demand through renewable and clean energy sources. Additionally, more than 92 per cent of water production will be supplied through state-of-the-art reverse osmosis technology, reducing water production emissions from 16 kilogrammes per cubic meter (kg/m³) in 2021 to 1 kg/m³ by 2031. These advancements reinforce Abu Dhabi's position as a global leader in sustainable utility operations.
