Nigeria has indicated it may increase electricity exports to Togo as energy demand rises across West Africa. According to Ecofin Agency, the position was discussed during talks held on Thursday, March 12, between Togo’s national utility, the Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET), and Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).
The Nigerian operator, which already supplies about 75 MW of electricity to Togo under a bilateral agreement, is reviewing the possibility of raising exports.
If approved, the increase would support the expansion of Togo’s power grid as demand from industrial and commercial users continues to grow.
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Togo is focused on strengthening its electricity supply following recent disruptions. Power outages in recent months have highlighted the limitations of existing capacity, prompting authorities to seek solutions.
However, NDPHC emphasized that any increase in exports will depend on firm commercial terms. The company pointed to the need for financial guarantees and reliable payment systems to ensure the sustainability of cross-border electricity trade.
In the longer term, Togo is expected to balance electricity imports with efforts to expand its domestic power generation capacity to meet growing demand sustainably.
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