NOTICE OF PLANNED OUTAGE AT NKULA POWER STATIONS DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS

The Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Ltd (EGENCO) wishes to inform the public of a planned maintenance outage at Nkula A and B Power Stations. This maintenance work is scheduled to take place from 22:00 hours on Thursday, April 17, 2025, to 17:00 hours on Monday, April 21, 2025.

The maintenance work will involve the removal of remnant coffer dam secant piles and preventive maintenance on machines and associated auxiliary/ancillary plants. The cofferdam around Nkula A intake mouth, constructed during the modernization and uprating of Nkula A, was not fully removed during recommissioning. This has led to reduced water intake capabilities, affecting power generation by Nkula A machines. The maintenance aims to resolve this issue and ensure optimal performance of the power station.

During the outage, the head pond at Nkula Power Station will be drawn down to access the secant piles of the remnant cofferdam. Consequently, there will be no power generation at Nkula Power Station during this period. However, EGENCO assures the public that other power stations, including Tedzani, Kapichira, and Wovwe Hydro Power Stations, as well as diesel peaking plants, will remain operational.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the reliability and efficiency of our power generation infrastructure.

For further information, please contact: EGENCO Public Relations Office Tel: +265 1 836 000 +265 999 22 66 22 Email: egenco@egenco.mw Website: www.egenco.mw .