The company stated this during an Energy Dialogue, held in
Lagos where it explained to fulfill its objectives through its key operating
segments such as power (gas, nuclear, hydro, steam), wind (onshore, offshore)
and electrification (transmission, distribution, conversion, storage, and
orchestration of electricity).
Speaking at the event, Kenneth Oyakhire, Managing Director,
Services, SSA, for GE Vernova’s Gas Power, stated, “We have a long-term
relationship with Nigeria, and we are committed to further strengthening it
through creating localized solutions that will support Nigeria’s power
infrastructure.”
“Through collaborative efforts with the government and
industry stakeholders, we aim to ensure that power generation assets continue
to play a role in a cleaner energy future while delivering reliable,
affordable, and sustainable power. GE Vernova has a long history of innovation,
and we look forward to utilizing our global experience – leading with an
installed base of 2,200 gigawatts – to make Nigeria’s energy transition a
reality.”
Also speaking, Julie LeBlanc, United States Mission
Commercial Counselor stated, “The United States is a global leader in renewable
energy. American companies, like GE Vernova, not only bring significant
capital, innovation, and proven solutions, but they also adhere to the highest
standards of transparency, quality, and social responsibility.”
Nigeria, one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, faces a
dynamic energy landscape characterized by a growing population,
industrialization, and a rising demand for electricity. The nation’s energy
industry plays a significant role in supporting economic growth and improving
the quality of life for its citizens.To deliberate on the key aspects of the
energy transition in the country, including generation, transmission,
distribution and consumption, GE Vernova hosted the “Nigeria Energy Dialogue”
event. The forum brought together senior
leaders from governments, financiers as well as key stakeholders and thought
leaders from utilities and the private sector across the country to explore
policy initiatives, technological advancements, and collaborations between the
government and key players in the private sector, with a collective goal to
address challenges and create a sustainable energy ecosystem.
GE Vernova has long supported the development of Nigeria’s
power sector. Among its most recent projects is the August 2023 groundbreaking
by President Bola Tinubu of the 1,350-megawatt (MW) Gwagwalada Independent
Power Plant that will be fueled by Nigerian natural gas and will be built in
three phases with GE Vernova’s E-class gas turbines. Last year, the company
also commissioned four 175 MW Francis hydropower turbines and generators for
Nigeria’s second largest hydropower plant, the Zungeru hydropower project in
Niger State. GE Vernova is also providing three LM6000 PD aeroderivative gas
turbines for the 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project which was recently
commissioned in Abia State by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, H. E. KashimShettim.
With a presence of over 100 years in Nigeria, GE Vernova
supports the generation of more than half of Nigeria’s power supply, servicing
utilities, independent power plants, the oil & gas industry, cement sector
and many other segments across the country. Globally, the company helps to
generate approximately 30% of the world’s electricity.