Power Companies in Nigeria produce and supply electrical power to the cities and rural areas of Nigeria. Nigeria power companies can generate electricity to the extent of 5900 mega watts. Nigeria hydroelectric power generation has been planned at 8000 mega watt. Nigeria electric power companies are also trying to produce and supply solar power to remote rural locations.
The major poser companies in Nigeria are:
- National Electric Power Authority – NEPA is involved in generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power in Nigeria. This Nigerian Government company is headquartered in 24-25, Marina Street, Lagos, Nigeria. The thermal power generating station of NEPA is located in Egbin; the hydroelectric power generating stations are located in Jebba, Kainji and Shiroro. The gas turbine power stations of NEPA are located in Afam, Delta and Sapele.
- Brown Boveri (Nigeria) Limited – This multi-national giant is involved in setting up of gas and thermal electrical power generating stations. Brown Boveri in Nigeria is located in Ikeja and Lagos.
- Mabon Limited - Mabon Limited in Nigeria generates hydro-electric power. It owns the Dadin Kowa hydro-electric project.
- Oando Power - Oando Power is responsible for power distribution primarily to the industrial sector. It is located in 2, Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
- Takoradi Power Company Limited - Takoradi Power Company Limited is one of the power companies of Nigeria engaged in electrical power distribution.
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- Trans-Africa Gas and Electric – This power company of Nigeria is involved in electric power distribution in Nigeria.
Power companies in Nigeria are striving hard to supply electric power to remote rural areas. The Nigerian Energy Commission along with the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria are trying to generate and distribute solar powered electrical energy to distant rural locations.
