“BLACKOUT ALERT: NNPC/SEPLAT MAINTENANCE TO LIMIT GAS SUPPLY”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–A blackout looms in major parts of Nigeria due to routine maintenance on Seplat Energy’s gas production facilities, affecting gas supply to power generation companies.
Key Issues:
– _”This planned activity forms part of standard industry safety and asset integrity protocols designed to ensure continued reliability, efficiency, and safe operation of critical gas infrastructure.”_ – NNPC statement
– Temporary Gas Supply Reduction : Seplat Energy’s maintenance from Feb 12-15 will impact gas availability for power generation.
– _”There will be a temporary reduction in gas volumes injected into the NGIC pipeline system, which may lead to limited gas availability for some power generation companies.”_ – NNPC statement
– Potential Electricity Output Decline: Modest declines in electricity output nationwide expected.
– Mitigation Efforts: NNPC Gas Marketing Limited engaging alternative gas suppliers to bridge potential supply gaps.
– _”NNPC and Seplat are coordinating closely to ensure the work is completed safely and on schedule.”_ – NNPC statement
It added: “Upon completion of the maintenance exercise, full gas supply into the NGIC system is expected to resume promptly, enabling affected power generation companies to return to normal operations.”
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