EEDC Reports Low Power Supply Due to Gas Constraints in South-East Nigeria

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has confirmed a drop in power supply across the South-East region of Nigeria due to gas constraints affecting Generation Companies (GenCos). This situation has led to load shedding by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), impacting energy allocation to EEDC and its subsidiaries: MainPower, TransPower, FirstPower, NewEra, and EastLand.

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) corroborated this, stating that electricity generation on the national grid decreased following a vandalism incident in the upstream gas pipeline network, disrupting gas supply to several power plants. More than 80% of grid-connected plants rely on natural gas, highlighting the sector's vulnerability.

NISO activated contingency measures, including increased hydroelectric dispatch, to maintain system stability as the festive season increases electricity demand. Despite an installed capacity of over 13,000 MW, actual generation often remains between 4,000 MW and 5,000 MW due to gas-related issues.