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500kVA FG Wilson Generator 50Hz/60Hz for Sale in Port Harcourt

500kVA is 400 kW of usable power, and a FG Wilson diesel set at this rating is a major purchase in Port Harcourt, so the frequency, duty rating and delivery route need to be settled before you pay.

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We do not publish a single price for a 500kVA FG Wilson, because it swings with frequency, condition, canopy and the exchange rate. Send your specification and we will connect you with suppliers who can quote for Port Harcourt.

Port Harcourt demand comes from onshore oil and gas yards, offshore support bases, marine logistics, petrochemical sites and the construction work around them.

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Frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz, and voltage
Fuel: diesel, or diesel with a gas option
Prime power or standby duty
Onshore or offshore installation
Open set, soundproof canopy or containerised
New or fairly used, and maximum engine hours
Quantity, delivery location and required date

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What to Check Before You Pay

Frequency (50Hz or 60Hz), voltage and phase on the rating plate, not only in the advert
Engine hours, service history and whether the set was prime or standby duty
A load-bank test at 75% load or more, with the readings recorded
Alternator insulation test, coolant and oil condition, and turbocharger condition
Fuel system condition, filters and injector service records
Control panel type, whether an ATS is included, and what the warranty covers

Buying a FG Wilson 500kVA Diesel Set in Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt demand comes from onshore oil and gas yards, offshore support bases, marine logistics, petrochemical sites and the construction work around them.
Sets arrive through Onne or the Port Harcourt port and move by road to yards in Trans-Amadi, Eleme and the wider Rivers State. Wet-season road conditions can change the delivery window.
Confirm weight, footprint and lifting points on the data sheet, and plan a concrete plinth and crane or skid positioning at site

Diesel or Gas?

Diesel sets are the default in Nigeria: fuel is easy to store and deliver, and a set can start anywhere
A gas set can cost less to run where pipeline gas, CNG or LNG is dependable, but it needs a gas supply and treatment, so confirm both before you switch
Many sites keep a diesel set as backup next to a gas set

500kVA FG Wilson Generator at a Glance (50Hz)

Real power at 0.8 power factor: about 400 kW
Full-load current at 415 V three-phase: about 696 A
Diesel use at 75% load: about 78 litres per hour (planning figure)
FG Wilson sets are built around Perkins and Cat-sourced diesel engines. Confirm the exact model and build year on the supplier's data sheet

50Hz or 60Hz in Port Harcourt

Nigeria's grid runs at 50Hz, so a set that backs up the grid or runs beside it has to be 50Hz
This is the Nigerian city where 60Hz requests are most common, because oil and gas equipment and offshore support gear is often built to 60Hz standards. Confirm the frequency of the equipment the set will feed before you buy.
A 60Hz set runs its engine at a higher speed (typically 1,800 rpm against 1,500 rpm at 50Hz) and is usually rated higher on the same engine, often by roughly 15 to 20 percent, so compare kVA ratings at the same frequency
A 60Hz set cannot feed a 50Hz network. Motors run fast and transformers can overheat unless a frequency converter is used

Onshore and Offshore Use

Onshore: factories, estates, hospitals, malls, flow stations and processing plants, usually on 50Hz grid backup or prime power
Offshore and marine support: platform and vessel installations normally need a set built and certified to the platform's or vessel's class rules, and often 60Hz, so a standard onshore set is generally not enough
Tell us whether the set goes onshore or offshore when you ask, because it changes the frequency, enclosure and certification you need

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 500kVA FG Wilson diesel generator cost in Port Harcourt?

We do not publish a fixed price, because it moves with frequency, new or used condition, engine hours, canopy, control panel, delivery to Port Harcourt and the exchange rate. Send your requirement on WhatsApp and we will get comparable quotes.

Is a FG Wilson 500kVA generator 50Hz or 60Hz?

FG Wilson builds this size for both frequencies, and the rating differs between them. Nigeria's grid is 50Hz, so choose 50Hz for grid backup and choose 60Hz only when the equipment it powers is built for 60Hz.

How much diesel does a 500kVA generator use?

Roughly 78 litres per hour at 75% load, or about 1872 litres over 24 hours. Actual use varies by engine, load and condition, so ask for the manufacturer's fuel curve for the exact model.

Can a 60Hz generator power Nigerian grid loads?

Not directly. A 60Hz set produces 60Hz output, so 50Hz motors run about 20 percent fast and transformers and sensitive electronics can be damaged. Use a frequency converter or choose a 50Hz set.

Can this generator be used offshore?

Offshore and marine installations normally need a set built and certified to the platform's or vessel's class rules, so a standard onshore set is generally not enough. Tell us the requirement and we will ask suppliers what they can certify.

Can you help me source one in Port Harcourt?

Yes. Tell us the frequency, new or used, quantity and site location on WhatsApp, and we will connect you with suppliers who can deliver to Port Harcourt.