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The Lagos State Government has announced an open call for proposals from independent power producers and energy solution firms, seeking to construct gas-fired power facilities to alleviate the state’s ongoing energy shortages.
In a bid to improve Lagos’s electricity provision, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, partnering with the Office of Public-Private Partnerships, invited proposals for the Clean Lagos Electricity Market, aiming to foster a more sustainable power supply.
The statement was co-signed by Biodun Ogunleye, the Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources, and Bukola Odoe, who serves as Special Adviser in the Office of Public-Private Partnership.Home to over 20 million people, Lagos ranks as Africa’s largest urban center and confronts substantial energy challenges to meet the demands of its vast population.
The officials pointed out that while the state requires over 6 gigawatts of electricity, peak supply from the national grid remains under 2 gigawatts, highlighting a critical deficit in meeting energy needs.
To address the shortfall, Lagos is establishing four gas-fired power hubs, each requiring a minimum of 100MW capacity from participating companies.
“The ministry, in collaboration with the OPPP and other developing partners, is pleased to announce its intention to allocate sites for the generation of grid-connected electricity for the Clean Lagos Electricity Market.
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“The minimum intended generation capacity of electricity for each of the four hubs shall be 500MW which one or more power-generating firms shall generate.
“The minimum expected generating capacity for participation in any of the four hubs for any firm shall not be less than 100MW.
“Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Office of Public-Private Partnerships hereby invite qualified gas-fired Independent Power Producers/Power Solution Companies to express interest in the Provision of Independent Power Plant/Plants of installed capacity of not less than 100MW for each of the four identified hubs in the Clean Lagos Electricity Market,” the statement said.
