Nigeria
power plants.
Nigeria has 64 operating power plants in the catalog, 14,365 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 76.6% of operating capacity (11,008 MW), with hydro a distant second at 19.8%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Egbin Power Station (1,320 MW, recorded start year 1985).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Nigeria electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Nigeria
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Nigeria
This table includes 4 of the 6 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2024, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Nigeria get its electricity?
Across the 64 operating plants in the catalog, Nigeria's capacity is led by natural gas at 76.6% (11,008 MW), then hydro at 19.8% and coal at 2.4%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Nigeria?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Nigeria is Egbin Power Station, a natural gas facility with 1,320 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1985.
How many power plants does Nigeria have?
The catalog tracks 64 operating power plants in Nigeria, with 14,365 MW in all.
Can I see Nigeria's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Nigeria to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.