Electricity Supply Falls to 3,200MW Amid PENGASSAN-Dangote Dispute

Electricity Supply Falls to 3,200MW Amid PENGASSAN-Dangote Dispute

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced a decline in electricity generation on the National Grid to 3,200 megawatts (MW), attributing the shortfall to the ongoing industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).

According to a statement issued by NISO, the strike has led to widespread gas supply disruptions, reducing available generation capacity from over 4,300 MW.

In response, the agency has activated contingency measures to safeguard grid stability, including strategic ramp-ups from major hydroelectric stations, which have contributed an additional 400 MW to offset the deficit from gas-powered plants.

The statement reads: “There are now real-time load adjustments to match available generation with system demand, while preventing a system frequency collapse.

Continuous deployment of reactive power compensation and reserve monitoring to safeguard system integrity is strengthened.

“There is selective load shedding, applied as a last resort, to avert a system-wide collapse and ensure fair power distribution. These timely actions enabled the NISO NCC to minimize the impact of the labour-induced gas shortages, sustain operational security, and maintain supply to critical loads, thereby averting a nationwide blackout.”

NISO reaffirmed its commitment to proactive grid management and operational excellence, emphasizing its use of best-in-class practices to ensure a secure and reliable electricity supply across the country.