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TCN to install new Gas Insulated Substation in Gwarimpa, Abuja — Official

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TCN to install new Gas Insulated Substation in Gwarimpa, Abuja — Official

Nigeria’s transmission company, TCN, has announced that it will begin the installation of a brand new gas-insulated substation, GIS, in Gwarimpa, Abuja.

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TCN Director General, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said installation work on the project would begin on October 27 and end on November 9.

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“The new 2 × 60 mega-volt GIS gas-insulated substation, MVA, is part of TCN’s efforts to strengthen the high-voltage transmission ring project around Abuja,

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Abuja Disco

“This will increase the power available to Abuja Disco for its customers in the Abuja metropolis and surrounding areas.

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company

“During the installation period of 14 GIS, the delivery of bulk electricity to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) will not be affected.

“TCN has developed adequate plans to ensure that the amount of power supplied by AEDC is maintained,” she said.

Abuja Disco

Ms Mbah said the installation of TCN’s new GIS substation would not affect Abuja Disco’s bulk supply to its customers.

Gwarimpa GIS

According to her, the Gwarimpa GIS substation project, when completed and inaugurated in circuit, will increase the bulk power supply quantum in Abuja and its surroundings.

She said TCN will continue to run new transmission projects even if it completes the old ones.

Ms Mbah said this was in line with her power grid maintenance, expansion and rehabilitation program aimed at building a more stable and efficient grid.

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