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The Niger Delta Power Holding Company has declared the start of a four-week regular maintenance process at its 430-megawatt Geregu Power Plant located in Kogi State.

The planned inspection, managed by the plant’s Original Equipment Manufacturer, Siemens Energy, started this week and is anticipated to take approximately a month.

As stated in a document released by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations, Emmanuel Ojor, on Saturday, the initiative is part of continuous efforts to enhance operational efficiency and maintain peak generation capacity.

During a surprise evaluation of the maintenance work on Friday, Jennifer Adighije, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, stated that the inspection would greatly improve the plant’s efficiency and dependability upon completion.

She mentioned that the maintenance highlights NDPHC’s dedication to providing a stable electricity supply and fulfilling its responsibilities to the national grid.

The Geregu plant, a crucial power generation resource of NDPHC within the National Integrated Power Project, plays a major role in Nigeria’s energy supply.

The organization mentioned that comparable maintenance routines are being developed for its additional locations to maintain consistent service and equipment condition.

Adighije stated that the planned maintenance highlights NDPHC’s dedication to maintaining maximum generation capability and fulfilling its power supply responsibilities to the national grid.

She reemphasized the company’s dedication to backing President Bola Tinubu’s objective of providing electricity access to every Nigerian.

She stated, “We are here to take part and provide our complete support to the Siemens team, who are on-site for an extended minor inspection. Geregu has three Siemens turbine units with a total installed capacity of approximately 430 megawatts.”

This is a scheduled downtime, and the Siemens team has taken the initiative to carry out prolonged minor inspections, alignment tests, and other associated tasks to ensure the units function at their best. This also serves as a preparation for the significant inspections we intend to perform in the coming months.

The CEO of the NDPHC stated that the company continues to focus on robust operational and maintenance procedures to ensure the Federation’s essential power infrastructure functions effectively.

“We are managing the situation to ensure these units keep functioning at their best. This will allow us to supply consistent, high-quality power to the national grid, aligning with President Tinubu’s goal of providing electricity access for all, powering homes, industries, and aiding national growth,” she stated.

As per Adighije, regular maintenance of the facility is essential for maintaining operational effectiveness and maximizing the use of resources, which will subsequently enhance the company’s financial outcomes.

“We aim to be capable of evacuating and commercializing all the electricity we produce to the grid,” she stressed.

Additionally, the Executive Director from Generation, NDPHC, Abdullahi Kassim, mentioned that although a routine inspection usually lasts around three weeks, the company has set aside four weeks for the process to account for any unexpected situations.

“Based on our observations, the machines are in good condition. They are operating within the acceptable limits, and we anticipate finishing the task on time,” he stated.

Previously, Atiemie James, the Site Manager at Siemens Energy, expressed gratitude to the NDPHC management for their visit and confirmed that the maintenance tasks would be finished according to schedule.

Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).