Makurdi power station

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Makurdi power station is a shelved 600-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power plant in Benue State, Nigeria.

Location

The map below shows the approximate location of the proposed power station in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.

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Background

As of June 2022, there is no news on this proposal and it is assumed to be shelved.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Power Holding Co of Nigeria
• Parent company: Power Holding Co of Nigeria
• Location: Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
• Coordinates: 7.7322, 8.5391 (approximate)
• Gross generating capacity (shelved): 600 MW
  • Steam turbine unit: 600 MW (no start-up date)