Purpose-built global energy company GE Vernova has finalized the commissioning of four 175 MW hydropower turbines and generators at the Zungeru project in Nigeria.
Representing the second largest project of its kind in the country, the 700 MW Zungeru power plant is located on the Kadina River in Niger state.
Financed by the Export-Import Bank of China and the Government of Nigeria, the $1.3 billion project will generate 2.64 billion kilowatt hours of electricity per annum – enough to meet 10% of the country’s electricity needs. Additionally, the project is expected to create 2,000 jobs while aiding the control of floods and supporting irrigation for agricultural purposes in the country.
The project was formally handed over to the Government of Nigeria in August 2023, with fully commissioning announced in October.
Brian Selby, Hydro Power: Asia Leader at GE Vernova, stated that, “As the Government of Nigeria continues to pursue the expansion of generation capacity and extend the capability of its power grid, we are happy to help take advantage of the country’s water reserves to meet its increasing demand for sustainable, reliable, and efficient power.”
GE Vernova was selected by project developer China National Electrical Equipment Corporation (CNEEC) to design, supply and install the four power plant units.
