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No immediate risk of load shedding: Eskom

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There is no immediate risk of load shedding – after an apparent over pressurisation incident at Duvha power station in Mpumalanga, Eskom said on Monday.

“Eskom experienced an apparent over pressurisation incident on the boiler of Unit 3 at Duvha. After a boiler tube leak alarm, the boiler tripped on a high pressure alarm. Upon inspection, damage was observed in the boiler and surrounding equipment,” said the utility in a statement on Monday night.

The incident happened just before midnight on 30 March.

One person was treated for dust inhalation, with no other injuries reported.

Eskom is investigating the reason for the boiler over pressurisation.

“The incident will add more pressure to an already tight system. However, there is no immediate risk of load shedding at this time,” said the power utility. – SAnews.gov.za

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