November 30 set as compliance deadline Defaulters risk fines and disconnection IoT meters to monitor real-time output The Federal Government has warned electricity-generating companies that failure to meet new standards will lead to disconnection from the national grid Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued the order on August 26, … Read more
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has pledged to deliver a minimum of 20 hours of daily electricity supply to urban and industrial areas in Nigeria by 2027, contingent on improved funding for the country’s oil and gas sector. Olu Verheijen, the Special Advisor to the President on Energy, shared this goal during the African … Read more
The blackout comes in the middle of a heatwave and drought in Argentina The fire reportedly started in open fields The energy ministry has said it is confident of restoring power soon Eko Hot Blog reports that More than half of Argentina has been left without power after a fire affected the national electricity grid. … Read more
Vladimir Putin has vowed to continue attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure despite millions being left without electricity or water. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Russian president said at an awards ceremony in the Kremlin, “Yes, we do that. But who started it?” EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s … Read more
It would be recalled that there was a national grid collapse at about 11.01a.m. Wednesday The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored bulk power to all the 330 Kilo Volt (kV)Transmission Stations across the entire grid by 5.54 p.m. Wednesday. TCN’s General Manager, Ndidi Mbah, made this known in a statement in … Read more