Michael James
Leeds, England — GE Vernova, has reiterated its commitment to accelerate Nigeria’s sustainable energy transition journey through its key operating segments including power (gas, nuclear, hydro, steam), wind (onshore, offshore) and electrification in transmission, distribution, conversion, storage, and orchestration of electricity.
This was made known at GE Vernova event tagged “Nigeria Energy Dialogue”.
“We have a long-term relationship with Nigeria, and we are committed to further strengthening it through creating localised solutions that will support Nigeria’s power infrastructure,” Kenneth Oyakhire, Managing Director, Services – SSA, for GE Vernova’s Gas Power said.
“Through collaborative efforts with the government and industry stakeholders, we aim to ensure that power generation assets continue to play a role in a cleaner energy future while delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable power. GE Vernova has a long history of innovation, and we look forward to utilizing our global experience – leading with an installed base of 2,200 gigawatts – to make Nigeria’s energy transition a reality,” he added.
The US Mission Commercial Counsellor, Julie LeBlanc said “The United States is a global leader in renewable energy. American companies, like GE Vernova, not only bring significant capital, innovation, and proven solutions, but they also adhere to the highest standards of transparency, quality, and social responsibility.”
With a presence of over 100 years in Nigeria, GE Vernova supports the generation of more than half of Nigeria’s power supply, servicing utilities, independent power plants, the oil & gas industry, cement sector and many other segments across the country. Globally, the company helps to generate approximately 30% of the world’s electricity.
Nigeria, one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, faces a dynamic energy landscape characterized by a growing population, industrialisation, and a rising demand for electricity. The nation’s energy industry plays a significant role in supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
GE Vernova has long supported the development of Nigeria’s power sector. Among its most recent projects is the August 2023 groundbreaking by President Bola Tinubu of the 1,350-megawatt (MW) Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant that will be fueled by Nigerian natural gas and will be built in three phases with GE Vernova’s E-class gas turbines.
Last year, the company also commissioned four 175 MW Francis hydropower turbines and generators for Nigeria’s second largest hydropower plant, the Zungeru hydropower project in Niger State. GE Vernova is also providing three LM6000 PD aeroderivative gas turbines for the 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project which was recently commissioned in Abia State by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H. E. Kashim Shettim.
