The City of Johannesburg is investigating the purchase of Kelvin Power Station and Egoli Gas The City of Johannesburgis investigating the purchase ofKelvin Power Stationand Egoli Gas as part of efforts to reduce its reliance on Eskom’s constrained electricity supply. This comes as some parts of the city continue to grapple with load shedding and intermittent power disruptions, affecting both households and businesses. MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Jack Sekwaila,saidthe feasibility study is a “prudent exercise in proactive planning”, aimed at exploring locally driven solutions to protect residents and businesses from rising costs and ongoing supply challenges.
“The City has initiated a formal feasibility study to explore the acquisition of Kelvin Power Station andEgoli Gas, marking a decisive move to de-risk the municipal economy from national supply constraints”,. “The study, undertaken through City Power, seeks to assess the viability of reintegrating these historic assets into the City’s energy ecosystem. The strategic objective is to diversify supply sources, improve affordability, and reduce the municipality’s long-term reliance on Eskom’s constrained grid”.
