At 10:00am on June 21, 2025, with the issuance of the operation instructions from the main control room, the GT13E2 unit of Afam II Power Plant was successfully ignited for the first time. The various systems of the unit operated smoothly and the various parameters and indicators were normal, marking that the project officially entered the dynamic commissioning stage, laying a solid foundation for subsequent grid-connected power generation.

Collaborative efforts demonstrate professional strength. Faced with multiple challenges such as long unit storage cycles and complex on-site construction conditions, the project team, together with the general contractor, commissioning unit and other construction parties, established a cross-departmental collaboration mechanism, scientifically formulated a commissioning plan, and successfully completed various key preparations such as system testing and safety acceptance. During the ignition process, the commissioning team discovered the technical problem that the ignition gun could not ignite the natural gas normally. Commissioning Director Chu Yantao immediately organized technical backbones and manufacturer representatives to form a joint research team. Through systematic analysis of sequential control logic and comprehensive detection of the status of on-site equipment, the team successfully eliminated the fault and ensured the smooth progress of the ignition ceremony.

The leader of the owner group said at the ignition ceremony: "The Afam Power Plant Project is an important strategic project to ensure the safety of power supply in Rivers State and enhance the peak-shaving capacity of the regional power grid. The successful ignition is an important milestone in the project construction. All participating units must continue to maintain high standards and strict requirements to ensure the successful completion of the subsequent 72-hour trial operation."

Sprint to the final stage of commercial operation. According to the project schedule, the project team will vigorously promote key commissioning work such as speed testing, grid connection testing, and performance assessment. At present, all preparatory work is progressing in an orderly manner. It is expected that the unit will be officially put into commercial operation in July 2025, when it will inject new stable power into the Nigerian power system.