TCN grows the grid wheeling capacity by 250MW, energizes new Bauchi 330/132kV Transmission Substation

 

By: Clem Ezeolisah 

In line with its mandate to grow the national grid wheeling capacity, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the commissioning of the new  330/132/33kV Bauchi Transmission Substation in Bauchi town. The commissioning, which took place on July 3, 2025, effectively added 250MW to the nation's grid wheeling capacity.

The construction of new Bauchi substation project, which  commenced in February 2022, comprises 2x150MVA power transformers and a 1x75MVA reactor, among others. 

Currently, according to the released signed by GM, Public Affairs,  the substation feeds the existing Bauchi 132/33kV substation, supply will soon be extended to other substations. Two new transmission towers were also erected as part of the project to further boost network flexibility,

The project is part of the TCN/ World Bank initiative that aims to further enhance power supply in Bauchi as well as the Northeast. The benefiting customers are mostly within the Jos Electricity Distribution Company franchise.