Aboano power station

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{{#badges:CoalSwarm}} The Ghana Coal power station is a proposed 700 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station in Ghana.

Location

The map below shows the location of Atuabo, but not the exact location of the Ghana Coal power station.

Background

It was reported on July 5, 2014 that the Ghana Coal power station would cost $700 million and be built within 2.5 years. Once operating, the plant will burn 2 million tons of coal per year, which will be imported from South Africa. The construction of the plant will also include a new coal port.[1]

Project Details

  • Sponsor: Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana)
  • Parent company: Shenzhen Energy Group
  • Location: Atuabo, Ghana
  • Coordinates: 4.996124, -2.625130 (location of Atuabo)
  • Status: Announced
  • Gross Capacity: 700 MW (2 x 350 MW)
  • Type:
  • Start date: 2016
  • Coal Type:
  • Coal Source: Imported - South Africa
  • Source of financing:

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References

  1. "Asogli To Put Up A 700 Mw Coal-Fired Power Plant" Government of Ghana, July 5, 2013.

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