Turkish power generation firm Aksa Energy has completed the first phase of its combined-cycle natural gas–powered plant at Anwomaso near Kumasi and is expected to deliver 141 megawatts (MW) of power to the national grid.
Construction work began in March 2024 after company officials signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for a 350MW power plant.
An official at the company’s Ghana office confirmed the development but declined to provide further details.
Meanwhile, a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition noted that, ahead of the official inauguration, the country’s power transmission company, GRIDCo, has initiated the tie-in and test run of the plant.
These activities form part of ongoing system enhancement works being undertaken by GRIDCo to strengthen Ghana’s electricity infrastructure.
According to the Ministry, the Aksa Anwomaso facility, once fully connected, will contribute approximately 141MW of power to the national grid.
“This new capacity will significantly improve electricity supply for households, businesses and industries, particularly in the middle belt of Ghana,” the statement said, adding that the expanded generation capacity will play an important role in supporting economic activity and long-term energy stability.
The Ministry cautioned that during the tie-in and test-run period, there may be brief and temporary interruptions to power supply in some areas—a necessary step to ensure electrical safety and system reliability.
It reassured the public that these interruptions are being carefully managed to minimise inconvenience.
The Ministry emphasised that the project is being carried out in the national interest, with a strong focus on long-term system stability and improved service delivery.
It also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with energy sector stakeholders to ensure a stable power supply during the Christmas and New Year holiday period and into 2026.
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