Eskom crisis worsened by not using original equipment manufacturers

Eskom’s declining use of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide spares, maintenance and engineering services at its coal-fired power stations has contributed to the drop in performance of these plants.

But, according to Eskom, OEMs charge “exorbitant” prices and can no longer provide their previous level of service...

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