Category: Power

By Oke Peter The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has fully repaired the 30MVA 132/33KV power transformer in Oghara transmission substation in Delta. The TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja, saying that the transformer under reference had also been energised since…

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has signed a joint declaration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to improve the efficiency in geothermal power generation. The power utility targets to achieve improved security and efficiency in geothermal power generation with the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies….

By Oke Peter Foremost power exhibition and conference, Power Nigeria 2018 has ended on Thursday, after three days of showcasing latest power solutions, developments and innovations in the power industry. The event, held between 25 and 27 September, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria, had in attendance over 100 exhibitors from more than…

By Oke Peter The Bureau of Public Enterprises on Thursday announced that 19 firms had indicated interest to acquire Afam Power Company and the Yola Distribution Company put up for sale by the Federal Government. In a statement issued in Abuja by Head, Public Communications, Amina Othman, BPE, said at the close of the submission…

By Oke Peter The popular power exhibition event, Power Nigeria 2018 begins today. The programme is a must attend event for anyone with an interest in the power industry. According to the organiser, this year’s edition of the event will provide participants the opportunity to meeting industry professionals and take home valuable market information through…

There appears to be no end in sight to the lingering crisis between the Federal Government and the electricity distributors who bought some of the assets of the successive companies of the defunct Power Holding Companies of Nigeria (PHCN) The parties in crisis are embroiled in the propriety and legality to comment on the issues…

By Energy Worth Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says its on-going power project expansion will up supply to residents of Oniru, Maroko and Lekki environs within its network. The 20 megawatts project, the General Manager, Communications, EKEDC , Godwin Idemudia, said, will be completed within a mouth as part of the company’s aggressive approach to…

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has formed a strategic partnership with Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab, in bids to supporting the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy. This partnership is part of DEWA’s continuous cooperation with the University of California, Berkeley. This comes after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by HE…

The operational and commercial performances of Nigeria’s power sector have continued to worry all stakeholders in the value chain. Recent developments are also not allaying the fears of Nigerians in terms of the industry’s sustainability. STANLEY OPARA examines the misfortunes of the industry and the need to address them for national good. Inadequate gas supply,…

By Energy Worth  The nation’s power grid has suffered its ninth total system collapse this year amid a lack of spinning reserve that is meant to forestall such occurrences. This year, the national grid has so far recorded 10 collapses – nine total, while one was partial, the latest data obtained by our correspondent from…