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… To Boost Sub-Station Capacity at Itu, Aba, Others
By Mandy Tina
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commissioned a 100MVA power transformer at its Port Harcourt Main Substation, enhancing the bulk transmission capability of the substation by 80MW.
This initiative, which is a TCN-World Bank project, also includes the complete rehabilitation and expansion of the 132/33kV transmission substation, and addition of three additional feeders and associated accessories.
With the installation of the 100MVA transformer, the substation’s installed capacity increased from 180MVA to 280MVA. Notably, industries in the Trans Amadi Industrial environment and communities beyond Port Harcourt City stand to benefit significantly from this capacity expansion.
The company’s general manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, revealed that within the first quarter of 2024, TCN has a number of ongoing projects in its Port-Harcourt region which are at various completion stages, including a 100MVA installation in Port Harcourt Town which will soon be completed and commissioned.
She further noted that transformer projects are equally on going in Port -Harcourt Town, Itu, Umuahia, Aba, and Alaoji, aimed at bolstering bulk power transmission within the region.
“In Port Harcourt sub-region, TCN recently received four power transformers including two units of 100MVA capacity transformers, one each at Port Harcourt Main and Port Harcourt Town transmission substations, two units of 60MVA power transformers, one each were also sent to Rumuosi and Port Harcourt Main transmission substations.
“Collectively these will increase available capacity within TCN’s Port Harcourt region for Port Harcourt Distribution Company to offtake for its customers.
“At the Uyo Work Centre, TCN is also currently upgrading the Itu Substation with a 60MVA 132kV transformer and associated switch gears. Upon completion, the station’s capacity will increase by 48MW.
“Ongoing new substation projects within the region include the construction of a 2x60MVA 132/33kV transmission substation at Oron and a 2×30/40MVA 132/33kV substation at Ididep both in Calabar.
“To increase fault response and maintenance efficiency, which will invariably reduce down time and improve fault response, the regional store received bulk consignment of spare parts, including circuit breakers, 33kV lighting arresters, battery chargers, battery banks, toolboxes, and safety kits.
“TCN remains steadfast in its effort to put in place a robust and more efficient transmission grid, through strategic initiatives and projects implementation across regions. It is also committed to swift maintenance and fault response by ensuring it has available, necessary spare parts in its stores nationwide”.