TCN announces daily power outages in Delta for station maintenance

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced scheduled daily power outages affecting several communities in Delta State. These disruptions are necessary for preventive maintenance work at the Delta 132/33kV Transmission Substation. The maintenance began on June 4 and is set to continue daily between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. until June 16, 2026.

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The maintenance is to facilitate the connection of a bus coupler circuit breaker and the rehabilitation of five isolators on the main busbar.

The primary objective of this maintenance exercise is to facilitate the connection of a bus coupler circuit breaker and to rehabilitate five isolators on the main busbar. During the maintenance periods, several 33kV feeders supplied from the Effurun and Delta 132/33kV Transmission Substations will be temporarily out of service. These affected feeders supply power to areas including Effurun, Warri, Sapele, Osubi, PTI, PMSL, Refinery I and II, Enerhen, Isoko/Kwale, Otovwodo/Patani, Ughelli/Shell, Agbarho/Eku, Aladja, Imoniyame, and Beta Glass.

Despite the daily disruptions, TCN assured residents and businesses that power supply would be restored each day by 5:00 p.m. This restoration will allow the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (Benin DisCo) to resume supplying electricity to its customers after the day's maintenance activities are completed. The company acknowledged the inconvenience these outages may cause and extended an apology to the affected populace.

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Power supply will be restored daily at 5:00 p.m., enabling Benin DisCo to offtake electricity for its customers, following the completion of each day’s maintenance activities.

This maintenance is part of TCN's ongoing efforts to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the national power grid. By conducting regular preventive maintenance, the company aims to minimize unexpected failures and improve the overall stability of electricity supply across the country. The specific work on the bus coupler and isolators is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the transmission infrastructure.

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TCN apologises for every inconvenience caused by the ongoing maintenance exercise.