By Jabiru Hassan
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says maintenance is ongoing on the 150MVA 330/132/33kV Transformer (TR1) at the Fakun Transmission Substation. In a statement, TCN said the exercise began on Wednesday and is scheduled to end on Thursday, with work taking place daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
According to the company, the maintenance will enable its engineers to install the SERGI Fast Depressurisation system, a transformer explosion and fire prevention technology designed to enhance operational safety and equipment protection.
As a result of the exercise, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) will be unable to off-take power for distribution to customers in New Bussa, Kaiama, Wawa, Agwara and surrounding communities during the maintenance period. TCN apologised to affected electricity consumers for the temporary disruption and appealed for understanding while the upgrade is being completed.
The company noted that the installation of the new safety technology is part of efforts to strengthen grid reliability and prevent transformer-related incidents across its transmission network.
