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Afam (FIPL) power station180 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Feb 2026

The Afam (FIPL) power station emerges as a critical energy facility in Nigeria, positioned as the 37th largest among the country's 85 power generation plants. With a capacity of 180 MW, it contributes 0.68% to Nigeria's total energy output, which stands at 26,444 MW, primarily derived from gas. Ranking 24th among Nigeria's 29 gas plants, Afam plays a vital role in a region that is heavily reliant on natural gas for its energy needs. The facility's generation technology is focused on natural gas, a fuel that dominates the national energy landscape. The competitive local context is evident in proximity to other significant gas plants, including the Alaoji power station with a substantial output of 1,074 MW, and the ALSCON Aluminum Smelter Company, which generates 360 MW. Additional nearby facilities, such as the Ibom Power Plant and Trans Amadi Power Plant, further illustrate a dense cluster of gas-based power generation in the area. With Nigeria's energy profile heavily skewed towards gas, Afam serves as a crucial component for ensuring energy availability and stability, particularly in addressing the challenges of intermittent supply. As the country seeks to enhance its energy infrastructure, Afam's operational capacity will be key in supporting economic growth and meeting rising energy demands, reinforcing the importance of gas in Nigeria's energy strategy.

Capacity
180 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Afam Power Plc
Location
4.8358°, 7.2270°

Nigeria, Africa

Context & rankings
  • 37. largest of 85 plants in Nigeria
  • #7,773 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,727 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.68% of the installed capacity of Nigeria
Age & fleet comparison

26 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Afam Power Plc operates 1 plants totalling 180 MW

Regional density

13 plants within 100 km, 4,989 MW combined

Nearest plant: Afam I-V Power Plant (3.5 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 4.835769, 7.227036
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
347.7 Kt
710 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.04 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Closing Soon
2030
4 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
75.6K
cars per year
46.4K
homes per year
15.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Nigeria
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

NigeriaEnergy Profile

85
Total Plants
26.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroNuclearOil
Top Fuels

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