Ghana Unveils Plans for 1,000MW Nuclear Power Plant

Ghana has announced plans to build a 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant as part of efforts to strengthen electricity supply and support industrial growth.

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah made the announcement at the opening of the Africa Energy Technology Conference 2026 in Accra.

He described the project as central to President John Dramani Mahama’s strategy to deliver affordable, reliable and clean electricity.

Debrah added that the plant would serve as a second baseload source alongside the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Dam and help secure the country’s long-term energy needs.

He also noted that Ghana’s growing economy requires a more diverse energy mix, particularly to meet rising demand from manufacturing and mining.

Officials are working with local and international partners on plans to deploy small modular reactors alongside the larger plant.

Debrah revealed that site selection has already been completed and that the project is now moving into detailed assessment and regulatory compliance.

He stressed that the nuclear programme could create thousands of technical jobs and position Ghana as a regional energy hub for West Africa.

He also linked the plan to Ghana’s climate goals, arguing that it would help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.