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Kumasi to become Industrial energy hub with over 1,000MW capacity — Energy Minister
May 9, 2026
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Kumasi to become Industrial energy hub with over 1,000MW capacity — Energy Minister

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Key Points

  • Kumasi is slated to become a major industrial energy hub, with plans to generate over 1,000 megawatts of power in the middle belt.
  • Several ongoing power generation projects, including AKSA (350MW), CENIT (110MW), AMERI (250MW), and ARVENSIS (380MW), are central to this expansion.
  • These investments aim to significantly boost electricity supply, support industrialization, and strengthen Ghana’s energy infrastructure.
  • The government views Kumasi as a critical strategic location for future energy and industrial expansion.
  • ECG assures timely completion of distribution and transmission projects in the Ashanti Region to ensure stable power supply.

Why This Matters

This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it directly addresses persistent power sector challenges, including growing energy demand and infrastructure reliability concerns. By establishing Kumasi as an industrial energy hub, the government aims to stabilize electricity supply, foster industrial growth in the middle belt, and drive broader economic transformation across the nation.

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