Nigeria’s Power Crisis Intensifies Amid Gas and Water Shortages

Nigeria's electricity supply is deteriorating as gas shortages and low water levels in hydroelectric reservoirs limit power generation across the national grid. The Nigerian Independent System Operator reported the decline in electricity production, citing insufficient gas supply to thermal power plants and reduced output from hydropower stations.

Electricity distribution companies have been compelled to cut supply hours and implement load shedding, impacting households and businesses during peak demand for cooling and essential services. The situation has worsened with the combination of gas shortages and reduced water levels in hydroelectric reservoirs.

The vulnerability of Nigeria's electricity system to disruptions in its two main power sources—gas-fired plants and hydropower stations—has been highlighted. Both are struggling to meet their capacity, exacerbating the ongoing power crisis and affecting the reliability of the national grid.