Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has stated plans to continue to work towards averting the collapse of the system despite that the national grid stability is presently impaired, due to lack of adequate generation. This was part of the decision taken during a one day Management Retreat to brainstorm and strategize on the way forward for the company, held in Abuja weekend.
The retreat themed “The Way Forward,” extensively discussed the company’s operations, and how to ensure that it achieves specific short term goals. A communiqué issued at the end of the retreat noted that although the company has the capacity to wheel maximum generation from Gencos to Discos, it would continue to work assiduously to further expand its grid capacity so as to ensure that it continues to surpass the generation curve.
Three specific short term projects were identified as “quick win” projects that should be completed with the least amount of money and yet have maximum impact on the transmission network. These quick win projects would be given highest priority attention in order to improve the network and increase return on investment.
The projects include the installation of a 60MVA,330/132/33kV power transformer at the Ife transmission Substation; installation would be completed within three months, adding 48MW to the nation’s transmission capacity. Repair and installation of 60No defective 33kV circuit breakers which would be completed within six months and on completion enhance the grid wheeling capacity with about 28,800MWH (megawatt hour). Also, within a period of six months, critical and international 330kV lines are to be maintained to ensure system stability and revenue earnings. These projects when completed will increase TCN wheeling charges by over N700million.
It critically analysed the company’s strengths, weaknesses and areas to be improved upon as well as opportunities available for improved service delivery, sustained capacity development and stability …Read More
Source:: Nigerian Pilot
