WorldStage– The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the rehabilitation of two critical transmission lines within its Port Harcourt region, the company announced in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, contractors were formally mobilised during a handover ceremony to begin reconductoring works on the 38.6-kilometre Afam IPP–Port Harcourt line and the 20.8-kilometre Afam IPP–Elelenwo 132kV double-circuit line.
The General Manager, Transmission Services, Mr Ali Sharifai, said the 12-month project was necessary due to the ageing infrastructure, which had contributed to reduced wheeling capacity over time and affected power transmission efficiency.
Mr Akpa Emmanuel, General Manager of Transmission for the Port Harcourt Region, explained that both lines were central to evacuating bulk electricity generated from the Afam Power Plants into the national grid.
He added that the upgraded lines would significantly enhance the reliability and stability of power supply across the region, ensuring better service delivery and support for regional electricity needs.
