To increase the capacity of the nation’s Geregu 1 power plant, Geregu Power Plc and Siemens Energy have partnered.
THE MATRIX was able to view the company’s notification to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, which included this information.
To improve sustainable, robust, and efficient power generation, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Berlin on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, formalizing the relationship.
In order to promote the expansion and sustainability of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), it was also necessary to guarantee the longevity of assets.
The statement reads: “Geregu Power Plc and Siemens Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop solutions for capacity expansion at the Geregu power plant towards ensuring sustainable, resilient and efficient power generation.
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The initiative is to safeguard the longevity of assets aimed at supporting the growth and sustainability of the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)”.
According to the statement, during the ceremony, representatives from both companies discussed and proposed several solutions, including upgrading the Geregu 1 Power Plant from its current capacity of 435MW to 500MW.
They also plan to establish combined cycle operations to generate an additional 200MW and construct new builds with lower emission turbines to add 500MW, thereby creating Geregu 3.
The company noted that these initiatives will bring Geregu Power Plc’s overall nameplate capacity to 1200MW.
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According to the statement, the discussions involve the proposed implementation of various solutions ranging from the upgrade of the Geregu 1 Power plant from its current capacity of 435MW to 500MW, the establishment of combined cycle operations to generate an additional 200MW and new builds using lower emission turbines with an added capacity of 500MW to birth Geregu 3, bringing Geregu Power Plc’s overall nameplate capacity to 1200MW.
The company noted that the initiatives are targeted at higher power output, improved efficiency, lower emissions, higher flexibility, longer equipment life span and maximizing shareholder value through increased earnings.
According to the statement signed by the Company Secretary, Mr. Akinleye Olagbende, Chairman Board of Directors of Geregu Power Plc, Mr. Femi Otedola led the Geregu Power Plc team while Mr. Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director of Middle East and Africa led the Siemens Energy Team.
The company closed the trading day on Friday, May 31, 2024, at N1,000.00 per share on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX). Geregu Power Plc began the year with a share price of N399.00 and has since gained 151% on the price valuation.
