TCN Experiences Another System Collapse

Another System Collapse has been recorded by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

The collapse was recorded at about 14.19Hours Wednesday.



This was made known to NAIJ NEWS ALERT via a press statement from TCN stating that, "preliminary information from NCC indicated that the tripping of Odukpani-Ikot Ekpene 330kV line, cut off generation from Odukpani Power Station to the grid".

According to the statement, "Restoration of the grid has reached advanced stage".

The statement which was signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed that "the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has also commenced investigations to determine the exact cause of the system disturbance".

TCN's GM Public Affairs while assuring that the outcome will be publicised, said that, "the system disturbance happened at a time when work on the Western Gas Pipeline by NGC which caused system collapse at about 21.17hours yesterday, (Tuesday) is yet to be completed".

"The grid would have withstood the Odukpani infraction, if generation along Lagos Region were available", she said.

"NGC indicated that a contractor has been mobilised to reconstruct the affected segment of the Western Gas Pipeline, so that gas supply to Omotosho, Egbin, and Olorunsogo I and II can be restored".

"According to NGC the work would be carried out day and night and is expected to be completed within 24 hours", it stated.

The power transmission company noted that, with the support of the Federal Ministries of Power and Finance, it has embarked on the implementation of Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Program that seeks to expand, rehabilitate and stabilize the Grid.

TCN therefore, appealed for patience and understanding.