President John Dramani Mahama has introduced plans to construct a brand new 1,200 megawatt gas-fired energy plant as a part of efforts to broaden Ghana’s energy technology capability and meet rising demand.
Talking on Saturday, Might 2, throughout his “Reset Ghana” tour within the Japanese Area, the President stated the federal government would reduce the turf to start work on the challenge this yr.
He stated the initiative kinds a part of a broader technique to strengthen the nation’s electrical energy sector by rising energy technology and creating redundancy throughout the system.
“For those who take a look at how the nation is rising, electrical energy consumption is rising. After we have been offering electrical energy, the consumption was about 3,500 megawatts, and now the height demand has gone as much as about 4,300 megawatts,” he stated.
He defined that the surge in demand is being pushed by elevated funding and financial exercise, and the enlargement of energy technology capability is critical to make sure a secure and dependable energy provide.
“Which means we have to add extra generations to make sure redundancy,” President Mahama stated.
He revealed that the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Finance have already finalized the design and roadmap for the challenge, paving the way in which for building to start.
The President famous that along with assembly home wants, the extra capability will allow Ghana to generate international trade by exporting surplus electrical energy to neighboring international locations, together with Burkina Faso.
“By the grace of God, we will likely be mowing the garden for the start this yr,” he added.
The deliberate energy plant is anticipated to play a key position in stabilizing Ghana’s electrical energy provide whereas supporting industrial progress and regional power commerce.
