Mainstream Energy Hires Austrian Firm to Overhaul Nigeria’s Oldest Hydropower Plants – THISDAYLIVE

Nigeria’s largest hydropower generation company, Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited , has announced the engagement of ANDRITZ, an Austrian firm, for the rehabilitation, overhaul and modernisation of two generating units, 2G5 and 2G6, at the Jebba hydropower plant as well as the Kainji facility.

“The two plants are in a cascade 100 km apart with Kainji Dam upstream of Jebba and are rated at 760 MW and 578.4 MW, respectively. Kainji was commissioned as Nigeria’s first hydropower plant in 1968, whereas Jebba was commissioned in 1985. “In mid-2019, the senior management team of MESL visited ANDRITZ’ locations in Austria to get an impression of our extensive R&D, manufacturing and engineering facilities.

“In September 2021, a second order for the rehabilitation of the 2G5 unit with an identical scope of supply was awarded. Both units are expected to be operational in 2024,” Mainstream stated. The firm stated that the successful privatisation process of the hydropower sector has been ongoing and attracting companies to invest in the renewable power sector.

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