NERC Approves 14.12MW Captive Power Permits in 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) granted three captive power generation permits with a combined capacity of 14.12MW. BUA Cement Plc received the largest share, a permit for 12MW for a plant located at Kalambaina Street in Sokoto, Sokoto State, accounting for approximately 85% of the total capacity approved.
African Consulting Office Energy Solutions Limited was awarded a permit for 1MW in Kazaure Local Government Area, Jigawa State, while Power Gas Ebedei Limited received a permit for 1.12MW in Ebedei Community, Delta State. Captive permits are designated for entities that generate power solely for their own consumption and are prohibited from selling electricity to third parties.
NERC's report also indicated that the average available capacity on the national grid was 4,454.17MW, with about 67% of installed capacity unavailable for dispatch.
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