Nigeria - Apply Captive Power (Electricity) Generation License or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Captive Power (Electricity) Generation License or Permit in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
2. The address and contact details of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission can be found in the below contact link
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for Captive Power (Electricity) Generation License or Permitfrom the relevant department. Or click here to download application form
4. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. The application should be signed and dated by the applicant or an authorized representative of the applicant.
5. Make sure that you attached all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Then, the application along with the required documents should be addressed to the Secretary, and submitted at the Commission’s headquarters.
7. Pay the non-refundable fee required for the processing of the application.
8. On successful submission and completion of payment, the applicant will be issued with an acknowledgement slip.
9. Within a month, the commission will evaluate the application and it may require the applicant to provide any additional information, if necessary.
10. In case if the application is complete, it will be considered for the issuance of the permit and the applicant will be notified by the Commission within 30 days from the date of the application, through applicant’s registered mobile number or email address.

Apply through mail

1. To apply for Captive Power (Electricity) Generation License or Permit through mail, the applicant has to send an application to the office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission via mail.
2. First, click the following link and download the application form for Captive Power (Electricity) Generation License or Permit application form
3. The application form can be downloaded by visiting the following application form page (Visit the link and click “Download” option)
4. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. The application should be signed and dated by the applicant or authorized representative of the applicant.
5. Make sure that you attached all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Then, the application along with the required documents should be addressed to the Secretary, and submitted at the Commission’s headquarters through mail.
7. Choose a mail service as per your convenience and make arrangements for sending the application via mail.
8. Pay the non-refundable fee required for the processing of the application through any mode of payment as directed by the officials.
9. On successful submission and completion of payment, the applicant will be issued with an acknowledgement slip.
10. Within a month, the commission will evaluate the application and it may require the applicant to provide any additional information, if necessary.
11. In case if the application is complete, it will be considered for the issuance of the permit and the applicant will be notified by the Commission within 30 days from the date of the application, through applicant’s registered mobile number or email address.

Apply through courier

1. To apply for Captive Power (Electricity) Generation License or Permit through courier, the applicant has to send an application to the office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission via courier.
2. First, click the following link and download the application form for Captive Power (Electricity) Generation License or Permit application form
3. The application form can be downloaded by visiting the following application form page (Visit the link and click “Download” option)
4. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. The application should be signed and dated by the applicant or authorized representative of the applicant.
5. Make sure that you attached all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Then, the application along with the required documents should be addressed to the Secretary, and submitted at the Commission’s headquarters through courier.
7. Choose a courier service as per your convenience and make arrangements for sending the application via mail.
8. Pay the non-refundable fee required for the processing of the application through any mode of payment as directed by the officials.
9. On successful submission and completion of payment, the applicant will be issued with an acknowledgement slip.
10. Within a month, the commission will evaluate the application and it may require the applicant to provide any additional information, if necessary.
11. In case if the application is complete, it will be considered for the issuance of the permit and the applicant will be notified by the Commission within 30 days from the date of the application.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Certificate of Registration
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• List and Particulars of Directors
• Tax Clearance Certificate
• Detailed statement of Applicant’s technical competence
• Curriculum vita of key technical personnel
• Detailed Schedule of Plant sizes and locations
• Single line diagram of the Power Plant
• Environmental Impact Assessment Approval

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission - Head Office,
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS?
Plot 1387,
Cadastral Zone A00,
Central Business District?,
Abuja, F.C.T, Nigeria
Tel: +234 09 4621400, 09 4621410
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

Any organizational structure in Nigeria, that intends to involve in Captive Power Generation, can apply.

Fees

Please refer page number 26 in the following document for fees details regulations Link

Validity

The Captive Power Permit is valid for a period of five years.

Documents to Use

Application form Link

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Processing Time

The application process will begin within a month and the final status of the application will be revealed within 3 months.

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Instructions

• The applicant should ensure that the application contains all the information as required by the Commission and all the required documents have been attached.
• An application should be submitted in three paper copies and an electronic version in Microsoft Office software format.
• For more instructions, please refer “Chapter 2” in the following document regulations

Required Information

• Names, Physical and Postal Address of Applicant
• Contact details
• Name and other details of Proposed Business
• Contact person particulars
• Shareholders’ names and other details
• List and Particulars of Directors
• Existing license details (if any)
• Affiliated ownership details
• Financial details
• Bankers and Financial References particulars
• Proposed project description

Need for the Document

Captive Power Generation License or Permit is required to be obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission for generating Captive power inside Nigeria.

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