Egbema Power Station to Deliver 375MW by 2025, Says NDPHC

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has revealed that the Egbema Power Station, with a capacity of around 375 megawatts (MW) in Imo State, is set to be completed by 2025.

The managing director of NDPHC, Jenifer Adighije, made this announcement during an inspection of the facility in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area, Imo State.

Adighije noted that once finished, the power station will enhance energy capacity by improving transmission to the national grid, providing reliable and affordable electricity to vulnerable communities in Nigeria.

“We are here to engage with them. We are here to provide them with all the supports and the enablement that will ensure that they will be able to meet the project timeline. We are looking at completion sometimes in 2027.  

“By this project, we will be able to complete significantly to the grid capacity. By the project we are able to align with the vision of Mr. President to ensure that we scale our energy capacity to be able to provide energy inclusion, bridging the access gap of vulnerable Nigerians in underserved communities,” Adighije said.

She also expressed satisfaction with the progress made at the site, stating that the project will greatly boost capacity in line with President Tinubu’s vision to expand energy production once completed.

During a technical briefing, Adighije urged the contractor to accelerate their efforts to ensure the project is delivered on schedule.

Emphasising the ever-evolving nature of the power sector, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company reaffirmed its commitment to working with state governments to provide affordable electricity to Nigerians.

The Egbema Power Station is one of ten power plants developed under the Nigerian National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), which was initiated in 2004 during Olusegun Obasanjo’s presidency.

In 2004, the NDPHC was also established as a limited liability company to legally manage and hold the assets of the NIPP.

These power plants, managed by the NDPHC, were originally financed through the Federation Account, as well as the Excess Crude Account, which is shared between the Federal Government and the states.

The plant was constructed by Rockson Engineering Company Limited and Steag West Africa Limited, with a capacity ranging from 375MW to 380MW. It was first commissioned in 2017.