Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Initiates Grid Expansion and Upgrade Projects
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Benin region, has launched a series of projects aimed at expanding and upgrading the electricity grid in the sub-region.
Mr. Isaac Okpe, the General Manager of TCN, Benin region, shared details of the initiatives during a press briefing in Benin after a comprehensive tour of the region, sub-region, and Ihovbor work centre.
The focus of the projects is to enhance electricity transmission in Edo, Delta, and parts of Ondo and Ekiti states. Mr. Okpe emphasized the significance of the Benin sub-region, describing it as a vital hub of the national grid.
Some of the ongoing expansion projects include:
- Benin Sub Region: Expansion and upgrading project of 2x150MVA to 2×300 MVA 330/132kV power transformer.
- Benin Sub Region: Restoration of T2 40 MVA transformer at Okada 132/33kV line following the installation of a 300KVA grounding transformer.
- Omotosho Sub Region: Expansion project at Ondo TS, upgrading of 2x 30MVA to 2x 60MVA, commissioning of a new 2x40MVA power transformer at 132/33KV line at Erinje Sub-Station currently undergoing testing by NPDH.
- Delta Sub Region: Ongoing upgrade and expansion of 1x185MVA power transformer at Ughelli 132/33kVA line.
Additionally, Mr. Okpe highlighted the challenges faced by TCN in the region, including encroachments on TCN lines and acts of vandalism.
Encroachment involves the unauthorized construction of buildings, churches, and shops under the transmission lines, posing risks to lives. Vandalism, where individuals intentionally damage the lines, is another major concern.
Mr. Okpe stressed the importance of addressing these challenges to ensure the safety and reliability of the power infrastructure.
He noted that efforts are being made to prosecute individuals caught in the act of vandalism, emphasizing the need for public awareness and cooperation.
Source: NAN
