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In a bid to boost operational efficiency and increase power generation, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has initiated regular maintenance at its 430-megawatt Geregu Power Plant.

A statement from Emmanuel Ojor, Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations at NDPHC, revealed that a minor inspection is being carried out by the plant’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Siemens Energy, and is anticipated to take approximately four weeks.

During an impromptu evaluation of the ongoing operations at the facility in Kogi State on Friday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engineer Jennifer Adighije, stated that the initiative would greatly enhance the plant’s efficiency and dependability.

As per her statement, the planned maintenance highlights NDPHC’s dedication to maintaining maximum generation capability and fulfilling its electricity supply responsibilities to the national grid.

Adighije emphasized the company’s dedication to backing President Bola Tinubu’s vision 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 to perform 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 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 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 matters effectively 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.

Adighije emphasized that planned maintenance of the facility is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and maximizing asset usage, which will subsequently enhance the company’s financial performance.

She stated, “Our goal is to be able to evacuate and sell all the electricity we produce to the grid.”

Additionally, the Executive Director from Generation, NDPHC, Engineer 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.

The site manager at Siemens Energy, Engineer Atiemie James, expressed gratitude to the NDPHC management for their visit and confirmed that the maintenance tasks would be finished according to schedule.

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