The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Kano Region, has taken delivery of two new 100MVA power transformers for installation at the ongoing 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Katsina.
In a statement on Tuesday, the TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the delivery was taken on Thursday, 9 July.
Ms Mbah added that the delivery of the transformers is in line with TCN’s strategic grid expansion project, which is designed to substantially strengthen the national grid network and improve bulk electricity supply to Katsina State and the North-West region.
Ms Mbah said the power transformers are critical components required for the completion of the substation.
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“Once installed, tested, and commissioned, they will increase the region’s transmission capacity by an additional 160MW. When the substation is completed and energised, it will increase the reliability, flexibility, and overall efficiency of power transmission.
“It will also significantly boost TCN’s capacity to evacuate additional bulk electricity to the relevant Distribution Companies (DisCos) serving Katsina State and its environs,” the TCN said.
Ms Mbah noted that the new Katsina substation is one of several projects being executed by TCN nationwide to drive grid expansion, modernisation, and reinforcement of Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure to meet the country’s growing electricity demand.
