There’s hope for improved power supply in Abuja, if the new 300MVA, 330/132kV power transformer commissioned at its Katampe 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation by Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN is anything to go by.

A statement made available to the media by the General Manager TCN Public Affairs Ndidi Mbah in Abuja yesterday explained that with the commissioning of the new 300MVA power transformer, the substation’s capacity has increased from 450MVA to 750MVA. The upgrade means TCN now has more power available at Katampe Substation for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC to offtake for onward distribution to consumers in Abuja and environs.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the General Manager Transmission, Abuja Region, Engr. Musa Shuaibu, noted that the installation and commissioning of the transformer underscores TCN’s commitment to the continuous expansion of the transmission network. This, he said, will support increased power delivery, enhance overall grid stability, and facilitate better electricity supply to distribution load centers nationwide.

The project was executed under the TCN-World Bank collaborative initiative, which is part of strategic efforts to rehabilitate and expand the nation’s transmission network.