Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.31% is in Nigeria. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in Nigeria, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
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1. Itobe Coal Power Project
The Itobe Coal Power Project is a 2,400MW thermal power project located in Kogi, Nigeria. It is being developed by Zuma Energy Nigeria; Powerchina International Group. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2024. The project is owned by Zuma Energy Nigeria. Buy the profile here.
2. Egbin Power Station Expansion
Egbin Power Station Expansion is a 1,900MW thermal power project in Lagos, Nigeria. Marubeni; Egbin Power is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2025. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Egbin Power. Buy the profile here.
3. Kano Power Plant
The 1,350MW Kano Power Plant is located in Kano, Nigeria. It is owned by NNPC. The thermal project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. NNPC is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Abuja Power Plant
The Abuja Power Plant is a 1,250MW thermal power project. It is planned in Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by NNPC; General Electric; China Machinery Engineering. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2024. NNPC; General Electric; China Machinery Engineering is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Benue Coal Fired Power Plant
The 1,200MW thermal project, Benue Coal Fired Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2037. It is being developed by SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction. The project is currently in permitting stage. SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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