Our Mandate

NBET carries out the role of a “Pool” Administrator, facilitating bulk electricity procurement and resale, promoting market efficiency and transparency, and supporting a sustainable power sector that boosts investor confidence

WHAT WE DO

Pursuant to the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005 (Section 25 and 68) and NBET’s Bulk Purchase and Resale License issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), NBET procures power in bulk from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and successor Generation Companies (GenCos) of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), for resale to Distribution Companies (DisCos), Eligible Customers or International Customers. NBET purchases electricity from the Generating Companies through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and resells to the Distribution Companies through Vesting Contracts.

The Generating Companies include the generation companies that were created from the unbundling of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) – the former vertically integrated government owned monopoly provider of electricity in Nigeria, other generators that are government owned are the plants in the portfolio of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) funder under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) initiative. Finally, there are the Independent Power Project (IPPs) and those owned by the Internal Oil Companies (IOCS): Shell and Agip.

NBET carries out the role of a “Pool” Administrator for the Nigerian Electricity Market, as it continues to conclude PPA’s in its deal pipelines; and expects to transition to full competitive procurement for electricity from all sources of fuel.

The objects of the company as set out in its Memorandum of Association are:

• To undertake the business of trading in the wholesale electricity market as bulk purchaser and bulk seller of electricity and ancillary services pursuant to the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005.

• To take over the contract management and obligations of the Federal Government of Nigeria under existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

• To assume active obligations in the gas sector pursuant to its designated role as the Federal Government of Nigeria’s anchor for gas supply guarantees.

• To do all such other things as are incidental or may be thought conducive to the attainment of the above objects or any of them..

Our Core Responsibilities

Bulk Power Procurement

We procure electricity in bulk from GenCos and IPPs through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

Power Resale

We resell electricity to Distribution Companies, Eligible and International Customers.

Market Development

We promote competition, transparency and efficiency in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.

Market Administrator

We act as the Pool Administrator in the Nigerian Electricity Market.

Policy & Reform Support

We support the Federal Government in policy implementation and market reforms.

Our Mandate in Action

11+

Years of Market Leadership
Driving bulk electricity trade and market growth in Nigeria.

11

Distribution Companies Served
Powering millions of Nigerians across the country.

22,563.45 GWh

Total Energy Procured (YTD)
Reliable and efficient bulk power supply.

13,842 MW

Available Generation Capacity
Strong partnerships with GenCos and IPPs.

Guiding Principles

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability.

Excellence

We are committed to performance, innovation and continuous improvement.

Sustainability

We promote sustainable energy solutions for present and future generations.

Collaboration

We work with stakeholders to build a stronger and more efficient power sector.

Customer Focus

We are dedicated to delivering value to our customers and stakeholders.

Together, we are powering Nigeria

Through our mandate, we remain committed to a reliable, efficient and sustainable electricity market.