In an effort to improve Ghana’s energy security and make electricity more dependable and reasonably priced, the government is moving forward with plans to build a 1,200 megawatt (MW) state-owned combined-cycle gas-fired power plant.
The proposal was revealed by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review presentation in Parliament.
The plant is intended to be located in the Central Region’s Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality in Kafodzidzi-Abrobeano. The ministry claims that while environmental assessments, engineering designs, and permitting procedures are still in progress, feasibility studies have verified the project’s viability.
The first 600MW of the project is anticipated to be put into service in 2028, and it will be developed in stages.
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Additionally, the government purchased the gas turbines directly from GE Vernova, which is anticipated to result in savings of between 35% and 45% as compared to purchasing through third parties.
According to the Finance Minister, the finished plant is anticipated to lower the cost of producing power and maybe help lower electricity prices by 10% to 20%. Additionally, it is anticipated that the first phase will generate over 2,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The power project aims to decrease dependency on more costly fuels and boost the usage of natural gas generated domestically for the production of electricity.
Additionally, the government is building a 100 million standard cubic feet per day gas processing facility, which is anticipated to support gas availability for the energy industry and help the state save money.
This initiative is aimed at expanding generation capacity, lowering the cost of power production and ensuring a more stable electricity supply for households, businesses and industries across Ghana.