Minister of Power and Inexperienced Transition John Abdullahi Jinapole mentioned Kumasi is on monitor to change into a serious industrial vitality hub as the federal government strikes ahead with plans to generate greater than 1,000 megawatts of electrical energy within the Center Belt.
Based on the minister, a number of energy era initiatives underway within the Ashanti area are anticipated to considerably improve electrical energy provide, help industrialization and strengthen Ghana’s vitality infrastructure.
Talking throughout a go to to Ghana Energy Firm workers within the Ashanti Area on Friday, Might 8, 2026, Mr. Jinapole mentioned the funding is a part of broader efforts to construct a resilient and future-proof energy grid that may drive financial transformation.
“Kumasi is turning into greater than only a business hub, it’s turning into a hub for the vitality trade. We are going to quickly have greater than 1,000 megawatts of energy put in right here in Kumasi. So it is a strategic location,” he mentioned.
The Minister defined that the growth plans embrace the 350 MW AKSA energy plant, the 110 MW CENIT facility, the 250 MW AMERI energy plant, and the 380 MW ARVENSIS vitality challenge.
He mentioned the challenge, significantly the continuing building on the Anwomaso thermal energy plant, is anticipated to enhance the reliability of electrical energy within the Center Belt whereas supporting the expansion of enterprise and trade in and round Kumasi.
Mr. Ginapore famous that the federal government views Kumasi as an vital strategic hub for future vitality and industrial growth.
“So it truly is turning into an industrial hub right here (Kumasi) and like I mentioned, we’ve got quite a bit happening in Kumasi,” he added.
The Power Minister’s feedback come as Ghana continues to try to stabilize its energy sector amid rising vitality demand, industrial growth, and issues over the reliability of energy era capability and infrastructure.
In the meantime, Managing Director of ECG, Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, assured stakeholders that the continuing energy distribution and transmission initiatives within the Ashanti Area will probably be accomplished on schedule.
“I wish to guarantee stakeholders that ECG is on monitor to finish the work it has promised to finish inside three to 6 months within the area,” he mentioned.
He added that the corporate is engaged on further initiatives aimed toward making certain secure and uninterrupted energy provide to properties and companies throughout the area.
