Koeberg Steam Generator Replacement: Westinghouse withdraws its application to interdict Eskom's decision on the Koeberg contract 

Thursday, 04 September 2014: Eskom confirms that it has received notice through Westinghouse's attorneys of the withdrawal of its Application to the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg, to interdict Eskom from concluding its contract with the winning bidder.

Matshela Koko, Eskom's Acting Group Executive for Technology and Commercial commented: "I am pleased that Westinghouse has seen the light on this matter. With this matter behind us, Eskom is proceeding with the implementation of the Koeberg Steam Generator Replacement project as planned."

Eskom is satisfied with the integrity of the process and has ensured that the process remained fair and in adherence to good governance.

Eskom's internal approval processes for the replacement of the Koeberg Steam Generators (SGRs) have been completed, and the contract has been awarded to AREVA NP Proprietary.

The relief sought to access the documentation leading up to and forming the basis of the Eskom decision in the procurement of the Steam Generators will be heard tomorrow. Eskom has been working to provide such documentation in any event on the basis of a formal request via Westinghouse's attorneys of record.

Statement issued by the Eskom Media Desk, September 4 2014

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