THE Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, PHED, has said that the poor power supply currently being experienced in the four states under its area of operation was as a result of gas supply constraints from the Nigerian Gas Company. PHED blamed the power outage on gas pipeline rupture and technical issues on gas wells owned by the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC.

The company noted that the challenges which have led to load shedding was not only in its four states of operation as every part of the country is affected. The company which quoted the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, said six thermal power generating stations are currently unable to generate electricity and they are the Ihovbor, Azura, Omotosho gas, Geregu gas, Olorunsogo gas, Sapele and the Egbin Power Station, while Afam VI was shut down so that SPDC can resolve its gas well issues.

John Onyi, head, Corporate Communication, PHED, assured that the situation will soon be over while announcing that the company has re-strategized on how to evenly distribute power received from the national grid to its customers. He appealed for the understanding and patience of its customers as they await the resolution of the issues on the part of TCN.

– Jun. 22, 2018 @ 14:45 GMT |