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TCN commissions 75MVA Transformer in Abakaliki

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Enugu Region, has commissioned a new 75MVA 132/33kV power transformer at its Mile 50 Abakaliki Transmission Substation in Ebonyi State.

The commissioning has boosted the substation’s capacity to 135MVA, enhancing its wheeling capacity and enabling increased bulk power supply to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company for distribution to Ebonyi State and parts of Cross River State.

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The General Manager (Transmission), Enugu Region, Dr. Thomas Inugonum, revealed that TCN has approved the procurement of a new 60MVA power transformer to replace a decommissioned leaking unit, which will add 48MW to the substation’s capacity upon completion.

He added that the transformer project is part of the ongoing TCN–World Bank power projects aimed at further enhancing power supply in Nigeria.

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