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Friday, April 24, 2015
Seven Energy International began gas flows to the 560-MW Calabar National Integrated Power Project (NIPP). The commercial delivery of gas to Calabar NIPP commenced in March 2015, and is being executed through Accugas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. When operating at full capacity Calabar NIPP will increase national power generation by over 10%.
Gas is being supplied to the power plant from Seven Energy’s Uquo gas processing facility in Akwa Ibom State through the company’s pipeline network. The gas supply will enable the power plant to complete commissioning and start delivering electricity into the national grid.
Commenting on the achievement, CEO Phillip Ihenacho said, “Delivering a cost effective and reliable gas supply is critical to providing sustainable power supply into the national grid to meet the government’s reform objectives and to facilitate industrial development. I am delighted that our ability to deliver an indigenous gas solution, from end to end is now being recognized by a broad range of industrial and power sector customers. Not only will the gas we supply drive enhanced power generation, but when combined with improvements in transmission and distribution it will also facilitate industrial and commercial developments which will have a far reaching impact throughout the community, stimulating industry and generating employment as a result.”
Steve Tierney, MD, Accugas said: “The Calabar NIPP is a major power plant in Calabar and a further endorsement of the quality and reliability of our services. Our strong capability across the region with ownership of gas reserves and pipeline infrastructure have enabled us to commercialise our gas assets, delivering a solution that the market has been demanding for many years. We are ready and look forward to adding more customers to our network across the south east of Nigeria, bringing affordable and reliable gas to a wider audience.”
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