Eskom, the South African Electricity Utility, has embarked on a substantial capital expansion program to almost double their existing installed generation capacity of 40,000 MW by 2025.
To satisfy part of the need for increased base load electricity supply by 2010, Eskom has begun construction on a coal‑fired power station in Mpumalanga (Project Bravo), and is nearing the completion of the return‑to‑service of three previously mothballed plants.
In November 2007, through an enabling contract Eskom engaged PangaeaWorleyParsons (in joint venture with consulting firm KV3) to assist them to meet expected project delivery demands over the long term. To date we have been appointed for the Majuba Rail, Bravo Road and Bravo Rail projects. In addition PangaeaWorleyParsons has been appointed to assist in the evaluation of bids for Eskom’s main nuclear technology provider.
The award of the enabling contract with Eskom is firmly aligned with our intent to establish and grow our Improve business across all customer sectors in South Africa. The award of this contract helps to further establish our position in the energy sector in South Africa and is expected to improve our ability to secure further Improve style contracts with Eskom, and other independent power producers.
