How Tetracore Energy is driving Nigeria’s power infrastructure 

At a time when Nigeria’s industrial sector is struggling with high energy costs and unreliable grid supply, Tetracore Energy is positioning itself as one of the emerging players seeking to bridge the country’s power infrastructure gap.

The energy company recently reached a significant milestone with the commencement of commercial operations at Phase I of its 100 megawatt (MW) Atakobo Independent Power Generation and Distribution System in Ogun State, a project designed to deliver dedicated electricity to industrial clusters and manufacturers.

The development marks the transition of the project from years of planning and construction into active generation and distribution.

For a country where manufacturers rely on self-generation through diesel and gas-powered generators, the Atakobo project reflects a growing shift towards embedded and captive power solutions that bypass the limitations of the national grid.

But Tetracore Energy’s ambition extends beyond simply generating electricity.

The company is building an integrated energy platform that spans gas supply, power generation, industrial infrastructure and digital economy projects, positioning itself within Nigeria’s broader push for industrialisation and energy security.

“We are driven with a singular goal to deliver clean, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions for power,” Tetracore wrote on its website.

Powering industrial growth

The Atakobo Independent Power Project (IPP) is the flagship asset within Tetracore Energy’s growing portfolio.

Phase I currently delivers 20MW of electricity, while the project has a defined pathway to reach its full 100MW capacity. The company has already secured power purchase agreements with industrial customers and commenced supply under commercial arrangements.

Located along the Ijebu Ode–Ijebu Itele industrial corridor in Ogun State, the project is supported by approximately 80 kilometres of 33kV transmission and distribution infrastructure, enabling efficient evacuation and delivery of power to industrial users.

The significance of the project lies not only in the megawatts generated but also in the business model behind it.

Rather than relying solely on public infrastructure, Tetracore is developing a vertically integrated energy ecosystem that combines gas supply, power generation and distribution to industrial customers. This approach is increasingly gaining traction as businesses seek alternatives to Nigeria’s unstable electricity.

The company believes reliable power remains one of the most critical ingredients for economic growth, industrial expansion and job creation.

Expanding beyond electricity

The energy firm’s strategy extends beyond the traditional power sector.

The company has been actively developing what it describes as the “Atakobo Energy Park”, a hub designed to accommodate power, gas processing, digital infrastructure and industrial projects within a single integrated ecosystem.

One of the most ambitious projects within the park is a proposed $400 million Tier III data centre being developed in partnership with Huawei and Inspirive Technologies.

The 20MW facility is expected to support Nigeria’s growing demand for local data storage, cloud services and digital infrastructure. The project will be powered directly by Tetracore’s 100MW power plant, creating a rare model where energy infrastructure and digital infrastructure are developed simultaneously.

The initiative aligns with growing efforts to improve data sovereignty, reduce dependence on offshore hosting facilities and support Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.

Betting on Nigeria’s gas advantage

Nigeria possesses one of Africa’s largest natural gas reserves, yet utilisation remains significantly below potential.

Tetracore is among a growing number of companies seeking to monetise these resources through domestic industrial projects.

Earlier this year, the company commissioned a 60,000 standard cubic metres per day compressed natural gas facility in Ogun State through its subsidiary, Tetracore CNG Solution Limited. The project is aimed at expanding access to cleaner and more affordable fuel alternatives for transportation and industrial users.

The company is also expanding into gas processing and conversion.

In January, Tetracore announced plans to develop a 5,000-barrel-per-day gas-to-liquids facility in Atakobo, and a 1,200-tons-per-day ammonia-urea fertiliser complex in Delta State. These projects are intended to deepen domestic gas utilisation while creating value-added products for local and export markets.

The person behind the name

Behind Tetracore’s ambitions is Olakunle Williams, a lawyer turned entrepreneur, under whose leadership Tetracore has expanded from a gas-focused business into a broader infrastructure developer with operations stretching beyond Nigeria.

Since its inception in 2022, Williams has helped the energy company to position itself as an integrated energy solutions provider, developing capabilities in gas processing, power generation, and industrial infrastructure.