Eskom’s Koeberg Unit 2 passes critical safety test
Eskom says Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 has passed rigorous international standards for safe ongoing operation.
The power utility says the unit has completed the Integrated Leak Rate Test (ILRT), confirming the structural integrity and leak-tightness of the containment building.
It is one of the station’s most critical nuclear safety barriers designed to prevent the uncontrolled release of radioactive material in the event of a nuclear accident.
The test is conducted every 10 years as part of Koeberg’s ongoing mandatory licensing requirements.
X |@Eskom_SA | 
Koeberg Unit 2 has successfully passed the Integrated Leak Rate Test, validating a critical nuclear safety barrier and supporting its long-term safe operation. This milestone strengthens South Africa’s energy security.
Read more: https://t.co/4N9zmrPNN7
@NucRegSA
@necsa_Ltd https://t.co/Qwj9rGRK6Z
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) November 10, 2026
Related video | Electricity | Contamination incident at Eskom’s Koeberg Unit 2 |
-Reporter: Anthea Fredericks