Category: Power
TCN restores the national power grid after system disturbance
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the general public that the national grid experienced system disturbance at about 11.27am today, 20th, July 2022. The incident was a result of sudden drop in system frequency from 49.94Hz to 47.36Hz, which created system instability.
Law firm Allen & Overy advises on first long term funding for captive power in SA
Speaking from the African Energy Forum this week, Alexandra Clüver, a partner in international law firm Allen & Overy’s Johannesburg office confirmed that the firm had advised RMB as mandated lead arranger and lenders to the three projects, enabling Harmony to move away from coal power and, for the first time, independently procure its own stable, affordable green power. These are the first long term financed projects closed under the new electricity regulations.
Power supply in Nigeria falls marginally to 76,375MWh
Electricity supply in Nigeria recorded a marginal drop on Wednesday to 76,375.48MWh, is 0.6% lower than the 76,851.08MWh sent in the previous day. This is according to information from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
FG moves to deliver two 330kv transmission substations in Katsina and Kano
Speaking at the Katsina Substation, Abdulaziz said the transformers and structures are in place at the Katsina Substation and that on completion, the substation will improve the transmission of bulk power supply to Daura, Dutsinma, Kankara and Malumfashi Substations in the state.
TCN energizes Odukpani-Ikot Ekpene 330KV DC transmission line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria energized the Odukpani – Ikot Ekpene 330kV Double Circuit Transmission lines at about 8.41 pm Sunday, 15th May, 2022, after completing the re-erection of the vandalized tower 104 and lines repair.
TCN completes 330/132/33kV Akure Substation
The Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider, TCN, Engr. Victor Adewumi, stated this on Saturday, during the on-the-spot assessment of the facility at the instance of the Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu, adding that the substation is at 98 percent completion level and is expected to be fully completed in five months.
Wärtsilä introduces Decarbonisation Services business model to support customers aiming at net zero CO2 emissions
Initially, the service will focus on existing Wärtsilä customers in the mining and industrial sectors, as well as small-scale power utilities. It is carried out in long-term partnership with the customer and is outcome-based, with Wärtsilä’s success tied to the customer’s gains. Wärtsilä estimates, that its existing customers in the mining and industrial sectors have a carbon reduction potential of 460,000 tonnes per annum with initial optimisation projects.
How the master plan and revised policy will revamp Nigeria’s energy sector
The 2022 Revised National Energy Policy (RNEP) and the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP) are expected to positively impact Nigeria’s energy sector states Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu.
Wärtsilä to supply added generating capacity and existing plant upgrade for repeated Egyptian customer
The Borg El Arab plant currently operates with four Wärtsilä 34SG engines running on natural gas, the cleanest of all widely available fuels. As a result of increased industrial demand for electricity in the region, additional generating capacity is needed, and because of the reliability of the existing operation, an additional two Wärtsilä 34SG engines was deemed to be the optimal solution.
Wärtsilä Guaranteed Asset Performance agreement will ensure essential reliability for Senegal power plant
The Wärtsilä Flexicycle™ power plant will operate with seven Wärtsilä 50 engines. It combines the advantages of a flexible simple cycle operation with the outstanding efficiency of a combined cycle plant. The agreement will provide operational reliability with scheduled maintenance and spare parts, as well as heat rate and power output guarantees after major overhauls.