MD/CEO, TCN visit vandalism site in Akwa Ibom
The vandalized tower caused a sudden loss of 400MW from the grid causing its collapse on Friday, 8th April 2022. The grid has since been restored.
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Power generation and ongoing load shedding nationwide, says TCN
The media has been awash with reports that TCN has reduced the load allocation to distribution companies. That information is incorrect. The correct position is that TCN can only transmit the quantum of power generated by GenCos through the national grid to distribution load centres nationwide.
TCN engineers deploy stop-gap network automation solution to improve grid monitoring and data acquisition from power stations
In-house engineers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) have deployed a stop-gap solution to improve grid monitoring and acquisition of data from remote stations (power stations and transmission substations) to the National Control Centre. This was achieved by utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) solution, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) by using various Internet Service Providers (ISP).
TCN takes delivery of 15 brand new power transformers
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has taken delivery of fifteen (15) number brand new power transformers from the Apapa port, Lagos, earlier last week
Ikeja Electric announces 132kv lines upgrade, parts of lagos may experience outage
According to him” The TCN is currently embarking on the upgrade of 132 KV lines from Ikeja West to Ota and this activity is phased into four stages. This is the second stage and TCN is upgrading the 132kv lines with more robust and sophisticated replacements which provide an opportunity to increase power evacuation for improved supply to customers as well as offering excellent conductor capacity which can withstand very high voltage.”
‘Why Saleh Mamman was sacked as power minister’
Investigations revealed that Sale Mamman, shortly after he assumed office in August 2019 courted many controversies and stepped on toes.
Grid collapse followed drop in system frequency —TCN
The TCN explained that the grid collapse, the second time within a period of one month, followed a sudden drop in system frequency.
Power distributors appeal to customers as blackout worsens on grid collapse
Eko Electricity Distribution Company, in a message to its customers on its Facebook page, said, “We regret to inform you of a system collapse on the national grid that’s causing outages across our network.
OP-ED: Nigeria’s latest gas-related power shortages could have been avoided, here is why
On 28 May 2021, Nigeria’s national power generation dropped to 3,059 MW and for the subsequent seven days remained below 4,000 MW, six percent below average production. Low pressure on the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) left several gas turbine power plants with insufficient gas supply, leading to plant shutdowns and widespread power blackouts.
Nigeria to connect Chad to national power grid
The federal government is in negotiations with the Republic of Chad in an agreement that could see it begin the supply of electricity to the North-Central African country soon.