The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) Plc has held talks with First Independent Power Limited (FIPL) with the view to achieving stable electricity power supply.
PHED said in a statement that the partnership is expected to deliver improved end to end services in the franchise area of the DisCo.
When the agreement is eventually signed, it would result in a 24-hour electricity supply to the premium customers.
Some critical elements expected to be in the treaty include megawatts, capacity, heat rate, generating unit and O&M.
“The bilateral agreement would exclusively bind the energy giant to generate a predetermined quantum of energy that will be injected into Port Harcourt metropolis regardless of the grid output.
“This additional energy input will be distributed predominantly in the Alpha region of the Port Harcourt franchise area of the DisCo through the 33kv Feeder at Ordinance, radiating to Rivoc 11kv and Waterworks 11kv Feeders respectively with a line load dedicated to reserve estates within Trans Amadi Industrial Layout and Odili Road axis of Port Harcourt.
“The Alpha region of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc, which is the industrial hub of the state, is a high-density area and boasts of countless industrial and commercial businesses with maximum demand for electricity by manufacturers and others.
“This initiative by PHED and FIPL is a clear expression of PHED’s management continued commitment and willingness to meet the increasing demand for electricity by its customers and especially to provide the much needed energy stability for industrial users,” the DisCo stated.
Recall that the PHED also signed a bilateral agreement with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company of Nigerian on April 9, 2021, to inject additional 100mgwts into Calabar metropolis.
“The management of PHED will continue to explore existing and non-existing markets to ensure improved and stable electricity supply to its esteemed customers in fulfillment of our service level agreement.
“Customers are also kindly advised to continue to pay their electricity bills, maintain our facilities and network and protect them from vandals to enable the Disco to continue its strategic investments aimed at improved service delivery to our customers,” it added.
