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TCN explains energy disruptions in Lagos, dismisses grid collapse hearsay  

The Transmission Firm of Nigeria (TCN) on Saturday attributed the facility fluctuations skilled in components of the nation to line tripping, dispelling rumors of a nationwide grid collapse.

In a press release launched by the TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, the corporate clarified that the nationwide grid remained steady and operational all through the day.

The disruption was traced to the tripping of the Osogbo-Ihovbor and Benin-Omotosho transmission traces, which considerably impacted energy provide to the Lagos axis.

Mbah defined that the Osogbo-Ihovbor line tripped at roughly 1:41 PM, resulting in a cascading impact that prompted the Benin-Omotosho line to journey as effectively. This case disrupted operations at main energy era amenities, together with Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras energy stations.

“You will need to make clear that at about 13:00 hrs immediately, simply earlier than the tripping, whole era on the grid was 4,335.63 MW. After the tripping, nevertheless, era dropped to 2,573.23 MW, displaying clearly that the grid didn’t expertise a collapse,” she acknowledged.

On the time of the tripping, whole grid era was recorded at 4,335.63 MW. The incident prompted a major drop in energy era, bringing it right down to 2,573.23 MW. Mbah emphasised, nevertheless, that this didn’t represent a grid collapse, as energy was shortly restored to most affected areas.

Restoration Efforts

As of Saturday night, the affected energy stations had resumed operations, with solely the Benin-Omotosho 330kV transmission line awaiting full restoration. Mbah assured that TCN’s technical groups have been actively working to resolve the problem and restore provide.

“Earlier immediately, at about 13:41 hrs, the Osogbo-Ihovbor line tripped, adopted by the tripping of the Benin-Omotosho line. These consequently affected bulk provide solely on the Lagos axis,” she mentioned.

Mbah reiterated TCN’s dedication to strengthening the nationwide transmission grid to attenuate such disruptions. She emphasised the significance of ongoing investments in infrastructure upgrades and preventive measures to make sure steady energy supply throughout the nation.

Context and Ongoing Challenges

On Saturday, some information platform [not Nairametrics] reported that the facility outage skilled in some components of the nation was as a result of collapse of the nationwide grid.

“Transmission Firm of Nigeria, TCN, hereby states that the nation’s grid didn’t expertise any collapse immediately, opposite to the broadly revealed misinformation within the media,” the assertion reads.

The ability sector in Nigeria continues to face vital challenges, together with getting older infrastructure and restricted era capability. Transmission traces, which function the spine of the nation’s energy supply system, are sometimes strained, resulting in occasional disruptions.

TCN has been actively pursuing grid enlargement tasks geared toward growing transmission capability and enhancing system resilience. These tasks are a part of a broader effort to satisfy the rising demand for electrical energy within the nation.


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