The Management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has
announced the National Grid experienced a system collapse Sunday at
9.10am due to high voltage following massive drop of load by the
electricity distribution companies.
According to a release by the General Manager Public Affairs,
Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, the high voltage also caused a fire incident in
the 75MXreactor in the Benin Substation, Sapele Road in Benin City,
Edo State.
She said: “The massive load drop led to high voltage in the
system, which shattered the lightning arrester in close proximity
to the 75MX Reactor in Benin Substation.
“The shattered lightning arrester porcelain hit the reactor
bushing causing further explosion on the reactor resulting in fire
outbreak.
“Restoration of the Grid commenced immediately and as at 1.30pm,
bulk power supply to most parts of the nation had been
restored.
“The Management of TCN commends the efforts and support of the
Government of Edo State and Benin Electricity Distribution Company
as well as the Fire Service in putting out the fire and restoring
normal power supply.
“Meanwhile the Management has commenced the movement of another
reactor to Benin City to replace the burnt reactor and ensure
voltage stability in the City as well as prevent a
re-occurrence.
“Management would also ensure a review of the entire protection
and earthing system nationwide. This is done in addition to the
overall upgrading of the system through the TREP program being
financed by multi-lateral donors.
“The installation of 3 no reactors on the Ikot- Ekpene- Ugwuaji
–Jos line has reached an advance stage. It is expected that once
these three reactors are installed and commissioned, the grid would
be further stabilized.
“TCN Management wishes to assure Nigerians that it is doing
everything possible to modernize, upgrade and stabilize the
National Grid.
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