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The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the reduction in electricity supply across the country to inadequate gas supplies to thermal power plants and lower output from hydroelectric stations.
The operator explained that the two challenges had reduced the amount of electricity available for distribution to consumers, leading to fewer hours of power supply and increased load shedding.
NISO disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, acknowledging the difficulties Nigerians have faced as a result of the decline in power generation.
According to the operator, gas supply limitations have prevented some thermal power stations from generating electricity at their available capacities.
It also identified reduced water inflows into reservoirs as another factor affecting electricity production from hydroelectric power stations.
“The limited availability of gas has constrained the capacity of affected thermal generating stations to operate at their available levels, while reduced water inflows into reservoirs have impacted the generation capacity of hydroelectric power stations,” the statement said.
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NISO explained that the decline in available electricity had affected the volume of power allocated to Distribution Companies (DisCos), limiting the amount they could supply to customers.
It added that the extent of the disruption varies across distribution networks, depending on the electricity available and the allocations received by individual DisCos.
The operator said it recognised the concerns raised by electricity consumers and other stakeholders over the situation.
It further disclosed that efforts were underway to diversify the country’s energy mix as part of measures to improve the security and reliability of electricity supply.
NISO maintained that it would continue to work towards stabilising the national grid, managing available electricity generation and ensuring efficient grid operations despite the prevailing challenges.
