Current Electricity Generation Dip Caused By The Oben gas plant Shotdown For Repairs- Power Ministry

Oru Leonard

The Federal Ministry of Power has said that the current dip in electricity generation is as a result of the partial shutdown of the Oben gas plant to address the repair of critical gas processing equipment.

A statement made available to News Dot Africa and signed by the SA to the Minister on Media Affairs, Malam Isa Sanusi, noted that the incident unfortunately occurred at a time when other power plants on other gas sources are undergoing planned maintenance and capacity testing.

“We wish to notify the public that Seplat Energy Plc has mobilized equipment, material and personnel to site with a view to expediting the restoration of normal gas supply to the affected power plants.

“We have been assured that the repair work will be concluded this weekend and normalcy will be restored”, it said.

The Ministry pleaded with electricity consumers over the current state of supply and assured the general public that efforts are being made for a sustained improvement of supply across the country.