The Management of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has cautioned that the ongoing dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery could undermine the stability and reliability of electricity supply nationwide.
The Agency, which expressed the concerns in a statement issued in Abuja, noted that the dispute has resulted in directives to suspend the supply of crude oil and natural gas to the Dangote facility.
The statement reads, “NISO wishes to draw attention to the potential implications of this action on the nation’s power sector. The national grid relies heavily on gas-fired generation, and any sustained disruption in gas supply would constrain generation capacity, affect system operations and undermine the stability and reliability of electricity supply across the country.
“While NISO is considering measures to mitigate total grid collapse, we urge all parties involved to embrace dialogue and lawful mechanisms of dispute resolution in the overall interest of the economy and the well–being of Nigerians at large.
“We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring a secure and reliable operation of the national grid and will continue to support wider efforts aimed at safeguarding energy security.”