The Transmission Company of Nigeria on Friday knocked the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company over claims on the nation’s transmission capacity, describing figures cited by the DisCo as inaccurate and outdated. PHEDC, in a fact file shared on Thursday, explained that Nigeria’s electricity value chain comprises gas suppliers, generation, transmission, distribution, and end users. PHEDC added that Nigeria has an installed generation capacity of 13,000MW, transmission wheeling capacity of 7,300MW, and operational capacity of about 4,000MW to 5,000MW, noting that it is entitled to 6.3 per cent of the daily allocation. Providing updated figures, TCN said its verified transmission wheeling capacity stands at 8,700MW, stressing that the 7,300MW cited by PHEDC was outdated. Through sustained, capital-intensive infrastructure investments, including transformer installations, substation construction, and transmission line reconductoring, among others, TCN has progressively expanded its wheeling capacity to a verified 8,700MW.

Source: Punch April 04, 2026 15:59 UTC