Koeberg hosts media tour for the first time in 40-years
This comes as investigations continue into a turbine trip at Unit One.
South Africa is prioritizing electricity security, focusing on the safety, reliability, and sustainability of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. For the first time in its 40-year existence, the facility has hosted a media tour, offering officials a chance to learn about its operations and recent obstacles. This follows ongoing investigations into a turbine trip at Unit One and seawater intake issues due to a sardine influx.
Chief Nuclear Officer Velaphi Ntuli explained that Unit 2 is currently undergoing a planned outage for necessary maintenance. The maintenance, which includes replacing steam generators, was completed during the previous outage. Soon after, fuel will be loaded, and Unit 2 will be started up. Ntuli stated that the planned outage for Unit 2 is expected to conclude by November. Meanwhile, Unit 1 will be taken offline for maintenance sometime in May of the following year.
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