Gas Shortage and Falling Water Levels Worsen Power Cuts

Nigerian distribution companies received 2,926 MW as gas shortages and lower water inflows into hydroelectric reservoirs curtailed generation and increased load shedding. NISO said the constraints had reduced electricity allocations to DisCos and shortened supply hours for consumers. The Federal Ministry of Power said the disruptions were not caused by a major national-grid failure, and that Minister Joseph Tegbe was coordinating repairs and maintenance with TCN, NISO and the DisCos. Generation had recovered to 3,688.95 MW at the time of reporting.