Eskom Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) Diesel Supply and Energy Security

operational with risk of future constraints

The project involves the use of diesel in Eskom's open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) generators to meet peak electricity demand in South Africa. The project highlights the risk of energy security if diesel supply is constrained, especially given the reliance on diesel imports and the decommissioning of coal assets without sufficient replacement generation. The project emphasizes the need for renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, and microgrids to reduce diesel dependency and enhance energy resilience.