NISO blames gas shortage for low electricity supply

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the recent decrease in electricity generation on the national grid to constraints in gas supply to thermal power stations and decreased output from hydroelectric stations. On Thursday, NISO released a statement explaining that limited gas availability had restricted the capacity of affected thermal power plants to operate at their full potential.

Additionally, reduced water inflows into reservoirs have also hindered the generation capacity of hydroelectric power stations. The statement reveals that the reduction in available generation has impacted the quantity of electricity allocated to Distribution Companies (DisCos) for distribution to consumers, leading to shorter electricity supply hours and increased load shedding across distribution networks, with the severity of the issue varying based on available generation and individual DisCos' allocations.

NISO expressed empathy for the nationwide electricity consumers affected by the generation shortfall and acknowledged the public and stakeholder concerns. Despite the challenges, NISO remains committed to maintaining grid stability, optimizing the dispatch of available generation, and ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the national grid under current operational constraints.