Siemens Nigeria, a major player in the country’s power sector has successfully handed over the Geregu II gas turbine power plant in Ajaokuta, Kogi State to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC.

The plant, which was completed on schedule, is part of a turnkey construction project, in which Siemens supplied three E-class gas turbines as well as the associated generators.

With a generation capacity of 434 megawatts (MW), Siemens in statement said the plant will play an important role in increasing power supply in Nigeria.

“In Nigeria, planning is already underway for additional projects using this type of turbine,” said Lothar Balling, Head, Gas Turbine Power Plant Solutions at Siemens Energy.

“The Geregu II power plant has strategic significance when it comes to improving the power supply in our country as well as for the stability of Nigeria’s power grid. We’re very satisfied with how this important project has been implemented, and we’re proud to be working with Siemens,” said James A. Olotu, Managing Director of NDPHC.

The statement further reads: “Following the Afam V and Geregu I plants, Geregu II is now the third gas-turbine power plant to be constructed by Siemens in Nigeria as a turnkey project and completed on schedule.

“The scope of delivery supplied by Siemens for Geregu II included three SGT5-2000E gas turbines, three SGen5-100A generators, as well as all the electrical systems and the SPPA-T3000 control system.

“Siemens had also supplied three E-class gas turbines, generators, and the control technology for the Geregu I power plant. Siemens has already sold over 460 SGT5-2000E gas turbines worldwide. With over 14 million equivalent hours of operation, this turbine has a very high amount of operating experience.

“Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country with extensive oil deposits, and with a gross domestic product of over $200 billion, its economy is one of the largest in Africa.

“The Nigerian government has developed the Vision 2020 programme to further expand the country’s energy system. By 2020, Nigeria plans to increase the country’s generation capacity by five to eightfold from its current level of approximately 5 gigawatts (GW).

“In April 2012, Siemens met with the Nigerian President to sign a memorandum of understanding regarding the delivery of additional power plant components.

“The SGT5-2000E gas turbines that were installed in Geregu II are suitable for all load ranges, particularly for peak load operation. Thanks to their reliability, robustness and service friendliness, they are ideal for the requirements of the Nigerian market.”

Wendyslim: As the power plant increases na so the power supply dey worse. Last ten years the power supply is far far better dan now when we have more power plant. Abegiiiii

Toaskarity: Good!!, if nigeria could jst hav 24hr/7day of electricity come 2018 then I might relocate sharp sharp

Toaskarity: Good!!, if nigeria could jst hav 24hr/7day of electricity come 2018 then I might relocate sharp sharp

Mavor: Our Power Transmission network is $hit. So build all the power stations you like. It wont still effect a better change for the masses. All na wash.

tempest01: i think we should shut down all other aspects of this country and focus on power with a one year plan. all old and morbid facilities should be brought down, and new plants raised up from the scratch with modern standards. National grid should be decentralised and gas,coal (and other available resources) plants should be used for the south while Hydro, solar etc for north.

Rossikk: Use yor brain. There is major work ongoing to upgrade the distribution system. Chew on that instead of posting rubbish.

Mavor: Upgrade wen no dey ever finish. Another avenue to siphon public funds. Go sidown jare!!!

Cholison: Good development, but why are we still in darkness in Lokoja?

Rossikk: If you'd studied engineering as opposed to being a loafer, you 'd know it takes years to establish a power distribution system, not weeks.

Mavor: You joker. We are not talking about building a brand new power tx network. upgrade taking years instead of months? Clowns like you are running this country to the grave.

HAH: This power plant was commissioned by Obasanjo in 2007.

So who is fooling who ?

KokoBeware:

What do you know about the current transmission network? Do you even know the size of nigeria... You are obviously the clown in this matter...

supaeagles:
Imagine if the same scenario was played out in the human body: To attain good health you shut down all systems (including 'waste management') and just focus on eating healthy. I doubt if that human would survive more than a week. That said, your point on the importance of reliable power supply is very valid. Power generation/supply is a critical public infrastructure that is required in our nation in order to sustain and aid our economic growth and the livelihood of people. It can be one of the major milestone achievements of the current administration if they are successful. Kudos to their efforts so far but they will only be judged based on results and not on press releases!