Nigeria: No System Collapse, Just A Line Tripping – TCN Clarifies

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has dismissed media reports that the national grid collapsed on Saturday.

According to a statement released by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager of Public Affairs, the grid did not experience a collapse, but rather a tripping of two transmission lines.

The incident occurred at approximately 13:41 hours, when the Osogbo-Ihovbor line tripped, followed by the Benin-Omotosho line.

This disruption affected bulk power supply to the Lagos axis but did not result in a complete grid collapse.

The TCN reported that total generation on the grid was 4,335.63MW just before the tripping and 2,573.23MW after the incident. This significant difference in generation capacity clearly indicates that the grid remained operational, albeit with reduced capacity.

The tripping of the transmission lines affected several power plants, including Egbin, Olorunsogo, Omotosho, Geregu, and Paras. However, TCN engineers worked diligently to restore power supply, and all affected plants are now back online except for the Benin-Omotosho 330kV line, which is still undergoing repairs.

The TCN urged the public to be cautious of misinformation and to rely on verified facts. The company remains committed to building a robust transmission grid, despite the challenges it faces.

Ndidi Mbah emphasized the importance of accurate reporting, saying, “It is imperative that we understand the negative impact of deliberately misinforming the public and the value of disseminating true and verifiable facts.”

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com