Accugas is not responsible for power outage in Akwa Ibom State, says firm
CHIGOZIE AMADI
Accugas Limited, a subsidiary of Savannah Energy, has denied the misinformation concerning its alleged involvement in the current power outage in Akwa Ibom State.
A statement by company’s Communications Manager, Okwudili Onyia, stated that the power cut in Akwa Ibom State is entirely due to the reported fault in the 132-KV Aba-Itu transmission line, which, unfortunately, is preventing power being transmitted from the National Grid into the State. It is imperative that the restoration of the Aba-Itu line is completed as soon as possible, Accugas said.
Ibom Power Company (IPC) is one of 23 thermal power generation companies which channel power to the National Grid, which in turn disseminates all accumulated power to each State of the Federation through the electricity distribution companies (DisCos). Indeed, Accugas supplies gas that powers about 20% of Nigeria’s thermal generation capacity and, as such, is a critical enabler of the Nigerian economy.
Within Akwa Ibom State, Accugas has been the sole supplier of gas to IPC since 2014 and, together with other Savannah subsidiaries, has invested over US$1.5 billion in gas development within the state. Furthermore, Savannah has recently invested c. US$45 million in a gas compression project at Accugas’ Uquo central processing facility at Esit Eket. Accugas’ commitments also extend to several social investment projects in the state. All the foregoing investments and projects, including other imminent investments Accugas intends to make in the State, demonstrate the Company’s long-term commitment to Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria.
Accugas will continue to partner with, and support, the government of Akwa Ibom State towards achieving the government’s agenda for economic development and prosperity of the state.
