Nigeria’s power sector is dominated by a mix of thermal and hydroelectric plants, with several facilities contributing significantly to the nation’s electricity supply. According to recent statistics from Statisense, the top 20 power plants in Nigeria by megawatt (MW) generation are as follows:
Egbin Thermal Power Station
1. Egbin Thermal Power Station — 1,320 MW
2. Alaoji Power Plant — 1,074 MW
3. Sapele I Power Plant — 1,020 MW
4. Ughelli Power Plant — 900 MW
5. Afam I–V Power Plant — 776 MW
6. Kainji Hydro Power Plant — 760 MW
7. Zungeru Hydro Power Station — 700 MW
8. Olorunsogo II Power Plant — 676 MW
9. Afam VI Power Plant — 642 MW
10. Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station — 600 MW
11. Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station — 578 MW
12. Calabar Power Plant — 562 MW
13. Okpai Power Plant — 480 MW
14. Azura-Edo IPP — 461 MW
15. Ihovbor Power Plant — 451 MW
16. Omotosho II Power Plant — 451 MW
17. Sapele II Power Plant — 451 MW
18. Geregu II Power Plant — 434 MW
19. Geregu I Power Plant — 414 MW
20. ALSCON Power Plant — 360 MW
Aerial view of Egbin Thermal Power Station
The list underscores Nigeria’s reliance on both thermal and hydroelectric power generation, with the Egbin Thermal Power Station leading the pack at 1,320 MW, making it the country’s largest single electricity generation facility.
As Nigeria continues to expand its energy infrastructure, these plants remain critical to meeting the growing electricity demand and supporting industrial and domestic power needs.
Source: Statisense
