State govt targets 1,000MW electricity from coal, shuts down over 40 illegal mining sites

Enugu To Generate 1,000 Megawatts From Coal

Plans have reached an advanced level towards the generation of over 1,000 megawatts from coal in Enugu State. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Solid Minerals and Mining, Mr Samuel Okoro, during a press briefing at the Government House, Enugu. According to him, the state government had undertaken extensive geological exploration, including geospatial mapping and geochemical investigations to ascertain the quantity and …

State govt targets 1,000MW electricity from coal, shuts down over 40 illegal mining sites

Enugu State government has disclosed its plan to generate around 1,000 megawatts of electricity from coal as part of efforts to address power shortages in the state.