Power/ Energy
1. Hydropower Potential:
The hydropower potential in the country stands at approximately 14,000MW, comprising large, medium, and small hydropower schemes.
Large Hydropower:
There are 26 large hydro potential sites scattered across the country, such as:
• Mambilla: 17,342GW
• Lokoja: 8.54GW
• Onitsha: 3.25GW
• Makurdi: 4.75GW
Small Hydropower:
There are 25 small dams across the country capable of generating about 30MW when converted to hydropower plants. Examples include:
• Oyam and Ikere Gorge (both in Oyo State)
• Bakolori (in Zamfara State)
Ecosystem Development:
This concept aims to build a new ecosystem for irrigation to support agricultural produce.
2. Coal-Fired Power Generation:
The estimated coal reserve is over 2 billion metric tons. A total of 12.8 million tons of sub-bituminous coal can power a 10,000MW plant for 30 years.
3. Renewable Energy:
The Renewable Energy Master Plan targets an installed capacity of 500MW for solar PV by 2025.
Additionally, the Nigerian government aims to generate 30% of total energy from renewable sources by 2030, with an estimated 20% of electricity generated coming from renewables by that year. Prospects include:
• Manufacture of solar panels
• Capacity building in the field of renewable energy Technologies
• Supply of renewable energy equipment and Accessories
• EPC contracting in renewable energy projects Location
4. Gas:
Opportunities include gas gathering for domestic and export use, gas transportation, and the provision of pipeline surveillance against vandalism.
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