Ghana Pushes for Early Delivery of 900MW Takoradi Power Plant

Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has directed developers of the planned 900MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Takoradi to accelerate work on the project and target an earlier completion date.

The minister gave the directive following a meeting with the AKSA team and other stakeholders in Ghana's energy sector, where discussions focused on the development of the power plant and its role in strengthening the country's electricity supply.

According to Jinapor, the project is currently scheduled for completion in December 2027, but government wants delivery brought forward to September 2027 to help meet growing electricity demand.

He described the planned facility as a strategic investment that will add 900MW of generation capacity to Ghana's power system and enhance the reliability of electricity supply.

The minister said the project would play a key role in improving energy security, supporting industrialisation and ensuring the country has adequate generation capacity to meet future demand.

He expressed confidence in the project's prospects and reiterated government's commitment to ensuring its successful execution.

Jinapor also urged developers and stakeholders to maintain momentum and work collaboratively to deliver the project within the revised timeline.

Once completed, the Takoradi power plant is expected to strengthen Ghana's generation capacity and support broader efforts to sustain economic growth through reliable and affordable electricity supply.