Gas shortages cut power generation as DisCos get 2,988MW

By Udeme Akpan & Ediri Ejor
Electricity generation on Nigeria’s national grid has dropped to 3,840 megawatts (MW) from more than 4,500MW, following inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants and reduced water inflows into hydroelectric reservoirs.

Of the 3,840MW generated, only 2,988MW was allocated to consumers through the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on Wednesday, according to data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO).

A breakdown showed that Abuja, Benin, Eko, Enugu and Ibadan DisCos received 559MW, 233MW, 396MW, 223MW and 345MW, respectively, while Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt and Yola received 389MW, 146MW, 167MW, 173MW,...