Category: Power
Wärtsilä announces new 132MW gas engine power plants maintenance contract in Nigeria
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term Optimised Maintenance agreement covering power plants in three locations owned by Paras Energy, a 100 percent privately-owned Nigerian energy provider. The aim of the agreement is to ensure the plants’ continued high levels of availability, reliability and efficiency, while providing important cost predictability for future budgeting purposes. The agreement was signed with Wärtsilä in the first quarter of 2021.
Power distributors now selling govt’s free meters, consumers allege
Power consumers have raised the alarm that power distribution companies were now selling the free meters that were provided for electricity users by the Federal Government.
Schneider Electric accelerates its sustainability strategy
…Comes Top in Corporate Knights Ranking of World’s Most Sustainable Corporations Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, on Monday, doubled down on its long-standing strategy to embed environmental, social and governance considerations into every facet of its activities – and to assist its customers and business partners in…
Globeleq acquires 74% stake in Nigerian power business CPGNL Limited
Globeleq, an independent power generation company will take a 74% stake in Nigerian power business CPGNL Limited
Power Minister orders NERC to forestall the implementation of duly performed review of tariffs
To promote a constructive conclusion of the dialogue with the Labour Centers (through the Joint Ad-Hoc Committee), I have directed NERC to forestall the implementation of the duly performed minor review (which adjusted tariffs between N2 per kWh and N4 per kWh) until the conclusion of the Joint Ad Hoc Committee’s work at the end of January 2021.
Policy flip flop obstructing power sector development —GenCos
Power generation companies (GenCos) have forecast a gloomy future for power, saying there is no clear policy to enhance the performance of the sector in the coming year.
National Mass Metering Programme, Siemens AG power project, others will strengthen power sector —Buhari
“The Federal Government is working assiduously to address these financial and fiscal challenges through various programmes such as the National Mass Metering Programme, the Siemens AG Power Project and the World Bank Distribution Sector Recovery Programme, etc.”
Tanzanian Julius Nyerere hydro-power project: Excavation of power waterways 74% complete
The excavation works of three Power Water Ways through which water will flow to help spin nine turbines at the Julius Nyerere Hydro-Power Project in Tanzania, along the Rufiji River, has reached 74 percent completion. This is according to the Project Manager, Eng. Said Kambanga, who also works with the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco).
Hydropower plants help remove plastic waste from water bodies — Study
A study funded by Germany’s research ministry (BMBF) found that hydroelectric power plant operators in Bavaria remove tens of thousands of tonnes of driftwood, household waste and plastic from streams, canals and rivers every year.
GBV: How access to electricity is empowering women
Power Africa’s Nigeria programme has helped to electrify two centres in Lagos that are focused on protecting women against gender based violence (GBV). This came to light during a live discussion on linkages between GBV and energy, entitled: “GBV and Electricity: What’s Light Got To Do With It?” This broadcast forms part of the Africa Energy Forum’s Energy & Her series during the current Digital Energy Festival for Africa.