Grid stability takes centre stage at Lagos conference

The 13th Nigeria Energy conference will focus on power supply, grid reliability, and investment, according to organisers. The Lagos event, set to take place from October 27 to 29, will gather government officials, regulators, investors, energy suppliers, and industry experts. Over 1,500 delegates are anticipated to attend, with more than 40 sessions and 120 speakers discussing grid performance, generation reliability, investment, and Nigeria's escalating electricity demands.

Despite substantial installed generation capacity, Nigeria continues to struggle with transmission infrastructure, gas availability, and a dependable electricity supply. The conference's Exhibition Director, Ade Yesufu, emphasized that the country's electricity issues extend beyond investment, policy reforms, and installed capacity; they relate to delivering reliable, affordable, and accessible power to those in need.

Key industry figures, including the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe; Ademola Ogunbanjo from Oando Energy Resources; Chinyere Almona, Director-General of the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Dapo Adesina, President of the Electric Mobility Promoters Association of Nigeria, will participate. The conference's leadership summit will address investment, grid performance, electricity market reforms, and gas-to-power reliability, including a debate on Nigeria's power market's readiness to scale up to 10,000 megawatts.