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It In July 2013 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 portto receive the coal.<ref>[http://www.ghana.gov.gh/index.php/2012-02-08-08-32-47/general-news/1436-asogli-to-put-up-a-700-mw-coal-fired-power-plant "Asogli To Put Up A 700 Mw Coal-Fired Power Plant"] Government of Ghana, July 5, 2013.</ref>
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==Background==
==Project Details==
*'''Location:''' Atuabo, Ghana
*'''Coordinates:''' 4.996124, -2.625130 (location of Atuabo)
*'''Status:''' AnnouncedProposed
*'''Gross Capacity:''' 700 MW (2 x 350 MW)
*'''Type:'''
*'''Start date:''' 20172016
*'''Coal Type:'''
*'''Coal Source:''' Imported - South Africa
*'''Source of financing:'''
