Electricity supply falls to 3,200MW as oil eorkers’ strike bites

Power generation on Nigeria’s national grid has dropped to 3,200 megawatts following the strike action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed the decline on Tuesday, noting that gas supply disruptions caused by the industrial action reduced output from over 4,300MW to the current level.

To mitigate the shortfall, NISO said it had activated contingency measures, including ramping up generation from major hydro stations, which contributed over 400MW to cushion the impact.

According to the agency, real-time load adjustments are being implemented to balance supply and demand while preventing a system collapse.

“It added that selective load shedding is being applied only as a last resort to protect grid stability and ensure fair power distribution.

“These timely actions have minimized the impact of the labour-induced gas shortages, sustained operational security, and maintained supply to critical loads, thereby averting a nationwide blackout,” NISO stated.

The grid operator assured Nigerians of its commitment to proactive management and best-in-class operational practices to safeguard electricity supply despite the ongoing disruptions.