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The March 2023 Energy and Utilities Africa Outlook recent report has outlined major upcoming power projects in Nigeria.
According to the report, these projects are either hydropower, transmission, or natural gas based. It also stated the major sources of power generation in Africa which includes coal, gas, hydropower and oil.
The report also stated that in Africa’s journey to reach its net zero carbon emission targets, the continent has a strong appetite for conventional fuels with natural fuels identified by many African governments as a vital “transition fuel”.
Nigeria is currently battling the usage of 4000 to 5ooo megawatts (MW) of power for both households and businesses. This has resulted in the common usage of alternative sources like diesel and premium motor spirit for generators.
The report also stated that there are several projects outlines for 2023 and beyond which are;
Nigeria – Chad Power Interconnection
Project Nature – Power Transmission
Location – West Africa
Project Stage – Planning
Cost – $700 million
Mambilla Hydropower Project
Project Nature – Hydropower
Location – Taraba, Nigeria
Project Stage – Awarded
Cost – $700 million
Zungeru Hydropower Plant
Project Nature – Hydropower
Location – Niger State, Nigeria
Project Stage – Construction
Cost – $1.5 billion
Makurdi Hydropower Plant
Project Nature – Upcoming
Location – Benue, Nigeria
Project Stage – Study
Cost – $3.5 billion
Kebbi Solar Independent Power Plant
Project Nature – Utility-scale solar
Location – Kebbi state, Nigeria
Project Stage – Plan
Cost – $6 billion
Egbin Phase II Project
Project Nature – Natural gas-fired
Location – Lagos, Nigeria
Project Stage – Plan
Cost – $2 billion
Five Solar Plants in Nigeria 961 MW
Project Nature – Utility-scale solar
Location – Nigeria
Project Stage – Ongoing
Cost – $1.5 billion
