NISO blames gas shortages, low water levels for drop in power generation

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the decline in electricity generation on the national grid to gas supply constraints affecting thermal power plants and reduced water levels at hydroelectric power stations.

The operator disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, explaining that the constraints had reduced available generation and affected electricity allocations to Distribution Companies (DisCos).

According to NISO, inadequate gas supply has limited the capacity of affected thermal generating plants to operate at their available levels, while reduced water inflows into reservoirs have weakened output from hydroelectric stations.

It said the shortf...