The Nigeria Transmission Company has announced the closure of the National Grid by the Labour Union, which led to a blackout across the country. The closure occurred today, 3 June 2024, at 2.19am in the morning. It would be recalled…
Power: Amukpe substation to experience power outage for 2 weeks- TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says that there will be power outage in its Amukpe substation for two weeks. This is contained in a statement signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs TCN, Ndidi Mbah on Saturday. Mbah said…
NERC unbundles TCN, incorporates Independent System Operator for NESI
… new company to ensure increased system and and market operational integrity …. will refocus TCN on transmission stability and capacity development The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued an order for the incorporation under the corporate affairs commission…
Energy Correspondents Association call on Energy Sector stakeholders; release date, theme for 2024 International Energy Conference
“We are raising the bar, focusing on solutions to energy transition, gas-to-power conundrums, underscoring Nigeria’s energy prosperity,” Top energy industry leaders and experts are expected to converge in Lagos on October 3, 2024, at the Association of Energy Correspondents of…
A Disco Can be run Profitably, Efficiently
By Tinuade Sanda I came to EKEDC with a clear focus on zero tolerance for mediocrity and corruption, emphasizing the pursuit of excellence that has shaped my leadership style. When I assumed the role of MD/CEO at Eko Electricity…
Africa Teems with Clean Energy Prospects, Ahead of Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum
European energy companies are invited to attend Energy Capital & Power’s Invest in African Energy forum in Paris, which will showcase Africa’s latest developments in LNG, renewables, green hydrogen and carbon capture European partners have been vocal about plans…
Sierra Leone Blocks on Show as Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) Joins African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy
Recognizing the vast potential of its untapped hydrocarbon reserves to drive economic growth while supplying the global energy demand, Sierra Leone is accelerating oil and gas exploration Foday Mansaray II, Director General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone,…
Trina Storage and Pacific Green sign Letter of Intent of 1500 MWh energy storage system at WFES
At the World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from April 16 to 18 the global energy storage and technology companies, Trina Storage and Pacific Green, had signed a letter of intent relating to…
Africa’s Downstream Opportunities Take the Forefront as African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Executive Secretary Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
AEW: Invest in African Energy will streamline investment towards Africa’s downstream industry as countries move to make energy poverty history by 2030 The Executive Secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), Anibor Kragha, will speak at the…
NERC Realigns Subsidy Regime and Service Delivery in the Nesi
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC”) has approved revised electricity rates, stating the increase would only affect customers classified under Band A service category (about 15% of the customer population); a class which, according to the commission, through empirical service…
