ESKOM’S SECRET DIESEL ADDICTION: THE TRUTH REVEALED
Deep beneath the surface of Eskom’s supposed "no-load-shedding" bliss, a sinister force lurks, fueling the utility’s addiction to diesel. Yes, you heard that right – Eskom’s been hooked on the stuff, and it’s not just a little bit. The numbers are shocking: a whopping 2.7GW of capacity failed to return to service on September 23rd, and instead, the utility turned to its trusty diesel-burning savior, the Ankerlig power station.
THE DIESEL FLOODGATES OPEN
It’s no secret that Eskom’s been relying heavily on these diesel-powered open-cycle gas turbines, and September was no exception. In fact, the utility used more diesel in that month alone than it did during the same period last year. And the outlook? It’s bleak – Eskom’s promised that the "no-load-shedding" fairy tale will continue through March 2025, but at what cost?
ESKOM’S DIESEL DEBT: A R17.1-BILLION HOLE IN THE WALLET
Let’s put it this way – Eskom’s diesel costs from April to September were a paltry R4.7 billion, a mere fraction of the R17.1 billion it spent during the same period last year. But hey, at least the utility’s not burning through cash like it’s going out of style… or is it?
STATE OFFICIALS SILENCED BY ESKOM’S DIESEL DEALINGS
When asked about Eskom’s diesel addiction, state officials were quick to downplay the situation, citing "cold weather" and "plant outages" as the primary causes. But we’re not buying it. It’s clear that Eskom’s got a serious problem on its hands, and the state’s complicit silence only serves to further enable the utility’s destructive behavior.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE SHOCKING ESKOM EXPOSÉS
In the coming days, we’ll be delving deeper into the depths of Eskom’s diesel-dependent darkness. Stay tuned for more revelations that will make your head spin – or should we say, make your diesel-guzzling heart skip a beat?
