# Hydrogen gas is used as a cooling medium in the turbine generators. The gas is used because of its thermal conductivity and very low-density properties. To meet the hydrogen requirements at Medupi Power Station, there is an Eskom strategic decision that hydrogen shall be produced and stored on site. The gas produced shall be of high purity, required volumes and bulk storage to ensure safety.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-01.

- **Reference:** 2220GCDLPMED
- **Issuer:** [Eskom - Eskom enterprises](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-eskom-enterprises.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Published:** 2026-06-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-01 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Chemicals](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C20.md), [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Hydrogen production on-site and bulk storage at Medupi Power Station to supply high-purity hydrogen for turbine cooling and safety-compliant on-site storage.** Bidders with experience in on-site hydrogen generation, bulk hydrogen storage, gas handling, and relevant safety compliance should consider bidding.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated capability to produce high-purity hydrogen on-site to required volumes.
- On-site bulk storage facilities meeting safety and regulatory standards.
- Robust safety, risk, and emergency response plans for hydrogen handling.
- Quality assurance and traceability for hydrogen purity and monitoring.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **01 July 2026 08:00**.
- Submission method: not specified in the provided metadata.
- Documents to complete: not specified; no bid documents attached in the metadata.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: not specified.
- Briefing session: not specified.
- Where to obtain bid documents: not specified in the metadata.

## Description

Hydrogen gas is used as a cooling medium in the turbine generators. The gas is used because of its thermal conductivity and very low-density properties. To meet the hydrogen requirements at Medupi Power Station, there is an Eskom strategic decision that hydrogen shall be produced and stored on site. The gas produced shall be of high purity, required volumes and bulk storage to ensure safety.

Hydrogen gas is used as a cooling medium in the turbine generators. The gas is used because of its thermal conductivity and very properties. To meet the hydrogen requirements at Medupi Power Station, there is an Eskom strategic decision that hydrogen shall be produced and stored on site. The gas produced shall be of high purity, required volumes and bulk storage to ensure safety

Tender Office Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill

## Documents

- Tender documents (1 files).zip

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/95244)

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