Nigeria Joins West African Power Pool, Set to Export Electricity to 14 Countries

West Africa completes historic 15-nation electric grid synchronisation trial - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) completed its first full regional electric system synchronisation, unifying grid operations across 15 countries with support from GE Vernova. The synchronisation connects Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo and Mauritania into a unified power network. WAPP, a specialised agency of the Economic Community of West …

Nigeria Joins West African Power Pool, Set to Export Electricity to 14 Countries

Nigeria has achieved a historic milestone by successfully synchronising its national grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP), paving the way for electricity exports to 14 African countries and potential foreign exchange earnings.Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced the breakthrough on Thursday in Abuja, describing the four-hour synchronisation test as the most successful in nearly two decades. A previous attempt in 2007 colla…

GE Vernova Underscores Global Energy Transition Efforts as West African Power Pool Completes First-Ever Regional Grid Synchronization

GE Vernova, Inc. announced its participation at B20 South Africa, where it is contributing to the Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force to advance affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure […] The post GE Vernova Underscores Global Energy Transition Efforts as West African Power Pool Completes First-Ever Regional Grid Synchronization appeared first on SolarQuarter.

B20 South Africa: GE Vernova advances global energy security and affordability; supports historic West African grid synchronization

During the synchronization, GE Vernova’s GridOS® Wide Area Monitoring System (WAMS) tracked grid dynamics in near real time, while GE Vernova’s Consulting Services provided the technical foundation JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 21, 2025/APO Group/ — Participating in the B20 Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force, GE Vernova outlines priorities to help deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. West Afri…