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Cogen backsliding cause for concern Restricted

There has been a slow but steady backsliding in the level of short-term ambition regarding cogeneration (cogen) contracts. At the beginning of March, Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan said that Eskom was likely to sign cogen contracts...
30 Apr 10
 
 
Editorial Insight

Striking a skilful balance Restricted

The news of last week was undoubtedly the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to revise the 2008/9 power-tariff increase from the 14,2% sanctioned in December 2007, to a nominal 27,5% for the 12-month period ending...
27 Jun 08
 
 
ELECTRICITY FUNDING

'Use the Republic’s balance sheet to fund power expansion' Restricted

The relevant balance sheet to support Eskom’s expansion is that of the Republic of South Africa rather than that of its wholly owned subsidiary, Eskom, veteran Investec economist Brian Kantor argues in a note on electricity pricing in South...
16 May 08
 
 
ELECTRICITY FUNDING

SA’s balance sheet should be used to fund R343bn expansion, not Eskom’s Restricted

The relevant balance sheet to support Eskom's expansion is that of the Republic of South Africa rather than that of its wholly owned subsidiary, Eskom, veteran Investec economist Brian Kantor argues in a note on electricity pricing. He...
29 Apr 08
 
 
Metals

South African aluminium sector set for 7% annual growth - Afsa Restricted

The Aluminium Federation of Southern Africa (Afsa) reports that the local market is set to grow between 7% and 8% a year, for the next ten years. Afsa aluminium specialist Dr Tony Paterson states that while this is a substantial growth,...
28 Sep 07
 
 
Electricity

Eskom unveils retail tariff restructuring plan Restricted

South African power utility Eskom has published its retail tariff restructuring plan for 2005, aimed at developing tariffs that encourage efficient investments in electricity through the establishment of cost-based tariff structures and rates.
25 Jun 04
 
 
Breaking News

Eskom unveils retail tariff restructuring plan Restricted

South African power utility Eskom has published its retail tariff restructuring plan for 2005, aimed at developing tariffs that encourage efficient investments in electricity through the establishment of cost-based tariff structures and rates.
14 Jun 04
 
 
Electricity

Placing the spotlight on electricity pricing Restricted

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