Eskom has selected ABB South Africa to implement the control and instrumentation (C&I) deal for Kusile. The power utility said the company and Alstom S&E Africa had ended the C&I works contract for the power plant, with effect from 17th April 2015. Eskom said it had selected ABB from two suppliers which were assessed under a procurement process conducted in parallel with the discussion and following consensual termination of the C&I deal.
The procurement process incorporated an early design process and aimed to ensure schedule security and the seamless introduction of an alternative contractor for Kusile.
Interim group executive for group capital, Abram Masango, said : "Eskom is looking forward to working with ABB in the execution of the control and instrumentation works, which is the brain of a power plant, at one of South Africa’s important projects, Kusile. We believe that the procurement process that we followed will ensure a seamless transition and that it formed a strong basis for a competent supplier to deliver a quality product within agreed timelines."
The procurement process incorporated an early design process and aimed to ensure schedule security and the seamless introduction of an alternative contractor for Kusile.
Interim group executive for group capital, Abram Masango, said : "Eskom is looking forward to working with ABB in the execution of the control and instrumentation works, which is the brain of a power plant, at one of South Africa’s important projects, Kusile. We believe that the procurement process that we followed will ensure a seamless transition and that it formed a strong basis for a competent supplier to deliver a quality product within agreed timelines."