Eskom investiga irregularidades en un contrato de suministro de diésel por valor de 21 000 millones de rands

Eskom ha confirmado la apertura de una investigación interna sobre posibles irregularidades en la adquisición de combustible diésel para la central eléctrica de Ankerlig, cerca de Ciudad del Cabo. La investigación abarca un contrato de cinco años valorado en aproximadamente 21 000 millones de rands, adjudicado a cinco proveedores a finales de 2024. Han surgido dudas sobre los pagos anticipados, las cualificaciones de los licitadores y los procesos de diligencia debida.

Eskom adjudicó el contrato en diciembre de 2024 a African Forwarding and Shipping, Astron Energy, Lanele Resources, Nutinox y Severino Industries. El acuerdo cubre el suministro de hasta mil millones de litros de diésel durante cinco años para su uso en centrales eléctricas de carga máxima.

La empresa de servicios públicos ha sido objeto de escrutinio debido a pagos anticipados cercanos a los 3000 millones de rands realizados a algunos proveedores entre febrero y julio de 2025. Asimismo, Eskom aceptó ofertas de empresas que se enfrentan a acusaciones de corrupción por separado relacionadas con contratos de Transnet.

Eskom declaró que su Departamento de Investigaciones y Seguridad del Grupo ha completado la mayor parte de la revisión. Se espera que el informe final esté disponible el 15 de mayo de 2026. Varios proveedores han afirmado haber cooperado con los investigadores, aunque no han tenido acceso a las conclusiones.

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