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The company that bought 30% of South Africa’s diesel | SA News

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Eskom is the single largest consumer of diesel in South Africa, accounting for up to 30% of the country’s refined diesel supply during peak load.

While the power utility’s consumption is closer to 10% during stable periods, Eskom’s diesel demand is large enough to pose a significant threat to the nation’s fuel stocks.

Eskom primarily uses diesel to run its Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs), located at sites like Akerlig in the Western Cape, to maintain South…

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