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Ihovbor Power Plant

Coordinates: 6°24′24.4″N 5°40′57.3″E / 6.406778°N 5.682583°E / 6.406778; 5.682583
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Ihovbor Power Plant
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CountryNigeria
LocationBenin, Edo
Coordinates6°24′24.4″N 5°40′57.3″E / 6.406778°N 5.682583°E / 6.406778; 5.682583
Construction began2006
Commission dateMay 2013
Thermal power station
Primary fuelNatural gas
Power generation
Units operational4
Nameplate capacity450 MW

The Ihovbor Power Plant is a gas-fired power plant in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

History

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The plan to establish the power plant began in 2005. The construction then started in 2006.[1] The power plant was commissioned in May 2013.[2]

Technical specifications

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The power plant consists of four generation unit of 112.5 MW with a total installed capacity of 450 MW.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Ihovbor 450MW Gas Turbine Power Plant". Oska~Jo & Partners Ltd. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  2. ^ Oladipo, Oladehinde (13 January 2025). "Ihovbor 230mw plant back on national grid after 13-year downtime". Business Day. Retrieved 27 May 2025.