Geregu Plant Injects 450MW Into National Grid After Major Overhaul
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored 450 megawatts of generation capacity to Nigeria’s national grid following the completion of a comprehensive maintenance programme at the Geregu National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) in Kogi State.
The rehabilitation, conducted in partnership with Siemens Energy engineers, marks a significant step in efforts to stabilise electricity supply nationwide.
According to NDPHC, the maintenance involved an extended inspection of key components, upgrades to critical systems, and performance optimisation works designed to improve the plant’s reliability and overall efficiency.
The intervention, which lasted several weeks, was described as necessary to reverse years of wear that had reduced the plant’s output and operational stability.
Company officials said the Geregu restoration is part of a larger plan to revive underperforming assets within the NIPP portfolio.
Managing Director Jennifer Adighije emphasised that NDPHC is committed to restoring more stranded capacity across its network, noting that consistent maintenance is essential to prolonging the lifespan of generation units and preventing frequent breakdowns.
Sector analysts welcomed the additional megawatts, pointing out that although it does not immediately resolve the systemic challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector, it offers welcome relief at a time of growing demand.
They highlighted issues such as gas shortages, transmission bottlenecks, ageing infrastructure and market liquidity constraints as ongoing obstacles that require coordinated attention from government and industry operators.
The Geregu plant, one of the more substantial facilities in the NIPP group, plays a critical role in balancing supply, especially during peak usage periods. With its restored output, operators anticipate improved grid stability and enhanced capacity for distribution companies to draw on more consistent electricity.
NDPHC also confirmed that work is underway at other facilities, including the Gbarain plant in Bayelsa State, where additional capacity is expected to be recovered as part of the company’s phased programme of asset rehabilitation.
While the full impact of the 450MW boost will become clearer as grid performance is monitored in the coming weeks, the development has raised cautious optimism among electricity consumers. Many see the restored capacity as a demonstration that targeted investment, technical expertise and sustained management oversight can deliver tangible improvements to Nigeria’s troubled power network.
