NERC orders registration of private transmission stations

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued the order on the registration and authorisation of grid-connected private transmission substations, effective from 9 March 2026. In a statement, it said this is to strengthen oversight of privately owned substations connected to Nigeria’s national grid. It noted that the order establishes a regulatory framework requiring owners […]

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued the order on the registration and authorisation of grid-connected private transmission substations, effective from 9 March 2026.

In a statement, it said this is to strengthen oversight of privately owned substations connected to Nigeria’s national grid.

It noted that the order establishes a regulatory framework requiring owners of private transmission substations used by bulk electricity consumers to obtain an Independent Electricity Transmission Network Operator (IETNO) permit before operating or connecting to the grid.

“The directive was introduced to improve grid reliability, safety, and operational visibility following frequent transmission line trips reported by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO).”

It stated that under the order, NISO must submit to NERC a comprehensive list of all existing Private Transmission Substation Owners (PTSOs) and notify them of the provisions of the order within five days.