Gas shortages cut power generation as DisCos get 2,988MW.
Of the 3,840MW generated, only 2,988MW was allocated to consumers through the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on Wednesday, […] The post Gas shortages cut power generation as DisCos get 2,988MW appeared first on Vanguard News .
By Udeme Akpan & Ediri Ejor Electricity generation on Nigeria’s national grid has dropped to 3,840 megawatts (MW) from more than 4,500MW, following inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric reservoirs.
A breakdown showed that Abuja, Benin, Eko, Enugu and Ibadan DisCos received 559MW, 233MW, 396MW, 223MW and 345MW, respectively, while Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt and Yola received 389MW, 146MW, 167MW, 173MW, 283MW and 74MW, respectively.
NISO, in a statement, attributed the decline to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants and reduced water inflows into reservoirs supplying hydroelectric stations. According to the operator, “the limited availability of gas has constrained the capacity of affected thermal generating stations to operate at their available levels, while reduced water inflows into reservoirs have impacted the generation capacity of hydroelectric power stations.” It warned that the shortfall had reduced electricity allocations to DisCos, resulting in fewer hours of supply and increased load shedding across distribution networks. NISO stated: “The reduction in available generation has affected the quantum of electricity allocated to Distribution Companies (DisCos) for onward supply to consumers, thereby resulting in reduced hours of electricity supply and increased load shedding across distribution networks.” The operator said it was working towards diversifying the country’s energy mix to strengthen security of supply, while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining grid stability and optimising available generation. electricity consumers who spoke with Vanguard lamented the worsening supply situation, saying it had increased their dependence on generators.
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