Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja
The Transmission Firm of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday stated it had commissioned a 100MVA 132/33kV energy transformer at its Port Harcourt essential substation, enhancing the majority transmission functionality of the substation by 80MW.
This initiative, which is a TCN-World Financial institution challenge, it confused, additionally contains the whole rehabilitation and enlargement of the 132/33kV transmission substation and the addition of three feeders and related equipment.
With the set up of the 100MVA energy transformer, the substation’s put in capability elevated from 180MVA to 280MVA, the government-owned firm acknowledged in Abuja.
Notably, it stated that industries within the Trans Amadi industrial surroundings and communities past Port Harcourt metropolis will profit considerably from this capability enlargement.
Throughout the first quarter of this yr, TCN stated it has executed quite a few initiatives in its Port-Harcourt Area, and at the moment has a number of ongoing initiatives that are at varied completion phases.
In line with the corporate, these embrace a 100MVA transformer set up in Port Harcourt City which can quickly be accomplished and commissioned.
It added that transformer initiatives are equally ongoing in Port-Harcourt City, Itu, Umuahia, Aba, and Alaoji, aimed toward bolstering bulk energy transmission inside the area.
“In its Port Harcourt Sub-region, TCN not too long ago acquired 4 energy transformers together with two models of 100MVA capability transformers, one every at Port Harcourt Fundamental and Port Harcourt City transmission substations, two models of 60MVA energy transformers, one every had been additionally despatched to Rumuosi and Port Harcourt Fundamental transmission substations.
“ Collectively, these will improve obtainable capability inside TCN’s Port Harcourt area for Port Harcourt Distribution firm to offtake for its clients.
“On the Uyo Work Centre, TCN can be at the moment upgrading the Itu Substation with a 60MVA 132kV transformer and related swap gears. Upon completion, the station’s capability will improve by 48MW.
“Ongoing new substation initiatives inside the area embrace the development of a 2x60MVA 132/33kV transmission substation at Oron and a 2×30/40MVA 132/33kV Substation at Ididep each in Calabar,” it acknowledged.
To extend upkeep effectivity and invariably cut back downtime, the regional retailer, based on the TCN, acquired bulk consignment of spare components, together with circuit breakers, 33kV lighting arresters, battery chargers, battery banks, toolboxes, and security kits.
“TCN stays steadfast in its effort to place in place a strong and extra environment friendly transmission grid via strategic initiatives and challenge implementation throughout areas.
“It’s also dedicated to swift upkeep and fault response by making certain it has obtainable, mandatory spare components in its shops nationwide,” it added.