Eskom investiga irregularidades em contrato de fornecimento de diesel de R$ 21 bilhões

A Eskom confirmou a abertura de uma investigação interna sobre possíveis irregularidades na aquisição de óleo diesel para a usina de Ankerlig, perto da Cidade do Cabo. A apuração abrange um contrato de cinco anos, avaliado em cerca de R$ 21 bilhões, concedido a cinco fornecedores no final de 2024. Questões foram levantadas sobre pagamentos antecipados, qualificações dos licitantes e processos de due diligence.

A Eskom concedeu o contrato em dezembro de 2024 para as empresas African Forwarding and Shipping, Astron Energy, Lanele Resources, Nutinox e Severino Industries. O acordo cobre o fornecimento de até um bilhão de litros de diesel ao longo de cinco anos para uso em usinas de pico.

A concessionária tem enfrentado escrutínio devido a quase R$ 3 bilhões em pagamentos antecipados feitos a alguns fornecedores entre fevereiro e julho de 2025. A Eskom também aceitou propostas de empresas que enfrentam alegações de corrupção separadas ligadas a contratos da Transnet.

A Eskom declarou que seu Departamento de Investigações e Segurança do Grupo concluiu a maior parte da análise. O relatório final é esperado para 15 de maio de 2026. Diversos fornecedores afirmaram que cooperaram com os investigadores, mas ainda não tiveram acesso às conclusões.

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