TCN increases capacity of Port Harcourt substation with 100MVA transformer

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it has increased the Port Harcourt main station with the inauguration of 100 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) 132/33 Kilo Volt power transformer.

TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said the transformer would enhance the bulk transmission capability of the substation by 80 Megawatts (MW).

Mbah said that the initiative, a TCN-World Bank project, also included complete rehabilitation and expansion of 132/33kV transmission substation and the addition of three feeders and associated accessories.

She said that with the installation of the 100MVA power transformer, the substation’s installed capacity increased from 180MVA to 280MVA.

“Notably, industries in the Trans Amadi industrial environment and communities beyond Port Harcourt city will benefit significantly from this capacity expansion.

“Within the first quarter of this year, TCN has executed a number of projects in its Port-Harcourt region, and currently has several ongoing projects which are at various completion stages.

“The projects include a 100MVA transformer installation in Port Harcourt town which will soon be completed and commissioned.

“Transformer projects are equally ongoing in Port -Harcourt Town, Itu, Umuahia, Aba, and Alaoji, aimed at bolstering bulk power transmission within the region,” she said.

Mbah said that TCN in its Port Harcourt Sub-region recently received four power transformers including two units of 100MVA capacity transformers, one each at Port Harcourt Main and Port Harcourt Town transmission substations.

According to her, TCN also received two units of 60MVA power transformers, one each were also sent to Rumuosi and Port Harcourt Main transmission substations.

She said that transformers would collectively increase available capacity within TCN’s Port Harcourt region for Port Harcourt Distribution Company to off take for its customers.

“At the Uyo Work Centre, TCN is also currently upgrading the Itu Substation with a 60MVA 132kV transformer and associated switch gears. Upon completion, the station’s capacity will increase by 48MW.

“Ongoing new substation projects within the region include the construction of a 2x60MVA 132/33kV transmission substation at Oron, and a 2×30/40MVA 132/33kV Substation at Ididep both in Calabar.

“To increase maintenance efficiency and invariably reduce downtime, the regional store received bulk consignment of spare parts, including circuit breakers.

“Others are, 33kV lightning arresters, battery chargers, battery banks, toolboxes and safety kits,” she said.

Mbah said that TCN remained steadfast in its effort to put in place a robust, and more efficient transmission grid through strategic initiatives and project implementation across regions.

She said  the company was also committed to swift maintenance and fault response by ensuring it had available, necessary spare parts in its stores nationwide.