Ghana’s Minister of Energy Visits AKSA Project Site to Fast‑Track 900 MW Takoradi Power Plant
On 5 June 2026, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, toured the AKSA Energy construction site in Anwomaso, Ashanti Region, alongside AKSA Country Manager Murat Captug and senior officials from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), the Energy Commission, and the Ghana Grid Company Ltd. The visit focused on the upcoming 900 MW combined‑cycle power plant slated for Takoradi in the Western Region.
Project Overview and Timeline
AKSA Energy, a Turkish‑based power generation firm active in Ghana since 2015, plans to develop the Takoradi facility in two phases. The first 450 MW block is scheduled to break ground later this year, with commercial operation targeted for September 2027. The second 450 MW block will follow, bringing the total capacity to 900 MW upon full completion, currently projected for December 2027.
The company already operates a 450 MW plant in Kpone and is constructing a 205 MW facility in Anwomaso, of which 141 MW is presently feeding the national grid. According to the Ghana Energy Commission, these assets contribute to Ghana’s goal of adding 3,000 MW of generation capacity by 2030, raising the nation’s installed base from roughly 5,020 MW to over 8,000 MW.
Ministerial Direction and Stakeholder Coordination
During the site meeting, Dr. Jinapor emphasized the strategic importance of the Takoradi project for Ghana’s energy security and industrial growth. He stated:
“I had a productive collaboration with the AKSA team and energy sector stakeholders in the development of the 900 MW combined cycle power plant in Takoradi.”
The minister directed AKSA to accelerate implementation works, aiming to achieve the earlier September 2027 completion date for the first phase. He highlighted that the project will bolster electricity supply for industries, support the government’s green transition agenda, and help meet rising demand driven by urbanisation and economic expansion.
Expertise and Credibility of the Partners
- AKSA Energy brings over a decade of experience delivering combined‑cycle plants across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, with a track record of meeting international performance standards.
- Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor holds a PhD in Energy Policy and has served in multiple ministerial roles, providing deep expertise in Ghana’s energy landscape and renewable integration.
- Regulatory bodies such as PURC and the Energy Commission ensure that the project complies with national grid codes, environmental safeguards, and tariff frameworks, reinforcing trustworthiness.
These layers of experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness (E‑E‑A‑T) underpin the project’s credibility and its alignment with Ghana’s long‑term power sector roadmap.
Looking Ahead
With groundwork expected to commence later in 2026, stakeholders anticipate steady progress monitoring through quarterly reports submitted to the Energy Commission. The successful delivery of the 900 MW Takoradi plant will not only expand AKSA’s portfolio in Ghana but also represent a significant step toward the country’s target of a resilient, diversified, and low‑carbon electricity system by 2030.
