Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have jointly signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) to commit to the implementation of a World Bank-funded 330 kV interconnection reinforcement project.
The MoU covers the establishment of Joint Interstate Committee and Joint Technical Steering Committee to facilitate the successful implementation of the project.
For Ghana’s side, the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, initialed the document, while Jean Baptiste Aka K. Kadjo, a Deputy Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Energy, signed on behalf of Côte d’Ivoire in Accra on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The project will be executed by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and CI-Energies of Côte d’Ivoire.
The project will be funded with a $150million (equivalent of €154million) concessionary loan from the World Bank, and it is expected to start in 2026 and come to completion by 2028.
The project aims to increase electricity trade between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire and improve the WAPP network and market operation.
Both countries are going to undertake critical electrical infrastructure under the project.
Ghana’s component includes the construction of 121 km 330 kV double circuit transmission line from Dunkwa to Ghana/Cote d’Ivoire border (Elubo), construction of 75 km of 330 kV single circuit transmission line from Dunkwa to Awodua, construction of 330/161kV Substation at Dunkwa and implementation of relevant environmental mitigation measures and resettlement action plan for the project.
Cote d’Ivoire’s component includes the construction of 125 km 330 kV double circuit transmission line from Ghana/Cote d’Ivoire border (Elubo) to Bingerville and implementation of relevant environmental mitigation measures and resettlement action plan for the project.
Commenting on the project, the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition said the project reflected the shared vision of both Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, stating that the Government of Ghana fully supports it, and it is prepared to offer expertise, resources and institutional backing to guarantee the successful implementation of the project.
“This strategic initiative do not only see to reinforce interconnection between our two countries but also improve grid stability, enhance operational reliability and provide a robust platform for power exchange within West Africa electricity market,” he said.
Côte d’Ivoire’s Deputy Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Hon. Baptiste Aka Kadjo, highlighted the long-term benefits.
“This stands as a defining moment for our shared energy future — fostering stability, resilience, and socioeconomic growth across borders.”
Maame Tabuah Ankoh, the Work Bank’s Senior Energy Specialist, who reaffirmed the commitment of the bank, said the bank is very happy about the progress made towards the realisation of the project.
“This project is a pivotal step towards developing regional electricity, trading and integration,” she said.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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