NDPHC BOOSTS NATIONAL GRID WITH 450MW GEREGU PLANT RESTORATION
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has successfully restored 450MW of generation capacity to the national grid following scheduled maintenance on the Geregu NIPP plant .
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
– Restored Capacity : 450MW added to national grid from Geregu NIPP plant
– Maintenance : Four-week extended minor inspection by Siemens Energy enhanced operational reliability, performance, and efficiency
– *lDormant Turbines Recovered : Six previously dormant gas turbines restored across NDPHC fleet
– GT4 at Calabar NIPP
– GT1 at Omotosho II
– GT1 and GT2 at Benin NIPP
– GT4 at Sapele NIPP
– GT3 and GT4 at Alaoji NIPP (on standby)
– Gbarain Plant Restoration : Work has begun on 225MW Gbarain NIPP plant, out of service since 2020
– Operational Milestones :
– Recovery of 110 containers with critical turbine parts
– Completion of key transmission and distribution projects
– $10 million recovered in legacy debts
– $15 million secured in insurance claims
– Future Plans : NDPHC aims to restore dormant capacity, stabilize operations, and support Nigeria’s goal of reliable electricity supply
According to NDPHC Managing Director, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, these efforts demonstrate the company’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s power sector .
To strengthen accountability and staff welfare, the management of NDPHC has introduced a procurement benchmarking desk for streamlining procurement practices, Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for enhanced staff performance management, and a management support allowance to cushion the impacts of fuel subsidy removal.
Engr. Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s commitment to “restoring dormant capacity, stabilizing operations, and supporting Nigeria’s goal of a more reliable and sustainable power supply value chain.”
She said NDPHC’s management remains committed to transparency, accountability and constructive engagement with stakeholders in its quest for unlocking universal access to electricity for powering businesses and households across the country.
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