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5 December 2003 - Alstom's Transmission and Distribution Sector (T&D) is extending four high-voltage substations in Nigeria as part of a World Bank-financed project to improve the country's transmission system prior to electricity industry deregulation.
Under the 21 million euro contract with Nigeria's National Electric Power Authority, Alstom T&D will supply, install and commission, on a turnkey basis, equipment for the expansion of four 330kV substations in the north and south of Nigeria. Equipment to be supplied to the Osogbo, Onitsha, Alaoji and Kano substations will include power transformers, switchgear and protection equipment.
In addition, Alstom T&D will install a 75MVAr compensation reactor at Alaoji. This device will correct voltage dips on an existing transmission line, a less costly solution to voltage problems than constructing new transmission lines.
The strengthening of the country's transmission grid is designed primarily to reduce power failures, a frequent occurrence in Nigeria. The country plans to deregulate its electricity industry and the grid improvement project is seen as an essential pre-requisite for a successful private energy market.
Hugues Barbier, Regional Vice President Sales within Alstom T&D, said: "We have recently opened an office in Nigeria, as part of our expansion strategy. Our local presence, coupled with our broad experience in this type of work in countries all around the world, were crucial factors in winning this contract."
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