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Oil and Gas

NISO starts load shedding over severe gas supply constraints

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has begun implementing load shedding across the country. This follows a major drop in power generation linked to insufficient gas supply to thermal power plants. In a notice sent to market participants on Friday, NISO revealed the extent of the decline. Electricity generation has fallen to an average of 4,300 […]

Electricity

NISO links persistent power outages to gas shortages

Nigeria’s lingering power outages across homes and businesses are largely the result of insufficient gas supply to thermal power plants. The Nigerian Independent System Operator disclosed on Friday. The operator explained that the sustained decline in electricity generation stems from acute fuel shortages affecting the national grid. In a statement titled “Declining Power Output Attributable […]

Electricity

Gas supply cut threatens electricity output – NISO

Seven power plants nationwide may face gas supply disruptions following the planned shutdown of a key Seplat Energy facility for routine maintenance, sparking concerns over possible power shortages and blackouts, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has cautioned. In a notice issued on Thursday, NISO informed electricity market operators and consumers that the maintenance, scheduled for […]

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Grid collapse linked to Gombe transmission substation – NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has confirmed that Tuesday’s nationwide grid collapse was caused by a voltage disturbance at the Gombe transmission substation. In a statement released on Tuesday, NISO provided updates on ongoing repair and restoration efforts. The operator noted that the incident led to a partial system collapse, representing the second grid disturbance […]

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Multiple 330kV line trips triggered grid collapse — NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator says Friday’s nationwide power outage was caused by a system-wide disturbance from multiple 330kV transmission line trips and the disconnection of some grid-connected generating units. The disclosure was made by the system operator in an operational update released following the collapse of the national grid. The incident, which occurred around […]

Electricity

National grid restored after partial collapse — NISO

Electricity supply has been restored across Nigeria following a system disturbance that caused a partial collapse of the national power grid on Monday, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. NISO confirmed the restoration in a statement issued in Abuja, stating that the grid has stabilised and electricity supply has been normalised in all parts […]

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National grid power dropped over gas supply disruption – NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has reported a drop in electricity generation on the national grid, attributing the decline to gas supply disruptions caused by the alleged vandalism of a pipeline in the upstream network. In a statement released on Tuesday, NISO said the incident affected gas delivery to multiple power plants. “The Nigerian Independent […]