Energy Minster Breaks Ground for 161kV Anwomaso-Kumasi Transmission Line Project

Energy Minister Breaks Ground for 161kV Anwomaso-Kumasi Transmission Line Project

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has broken ground for the construction of the 161kV Anwomaso-Kumasi Transmission Line Project, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing power evacuation capacity in the Ashanti Region. The project is a collaboration between the Ghanaian government and international partners, including the European Union and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

According to the minister the objective of the project is to Enhance Power Evacuation Capacity, Improve voltage stability and reduce system losses in the Ashanti Region

He said the project will also Strengthen Anwomaso Power Enclave,  Develop a critical power generation and evacuation hub and Contribute to Energy Security, while Support Ghana’s energy security and inclusive prosperity

The Minister emphasized that the project is part of the government’s broader policy actions to attain a strong, resilient, and future-ready power grid. He highlighted the government’s strategic priorities, including Modernizing the National Grid,  Upgrading infrastructure to support efficient power transmission, Advancing Gas-to-Power Solutions,  Promoting sustainable energy solutions

Diversifying the Energy Mix and Encouraging a mix of energy sources for sustainable development while

Promoting Private Sector Participation and Fostering collaboration with the private sector

He indicated that the 161kV project line is aimed at Expanding Access and Energy Equity and Ensuring equitable access to energy, Improving Governance and Tariff Transparency with Enhancing accountability and transparency and

Digital Transformation and Smart Grids and Leveraging technology for efficient energy management

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, commended the Energy Minister for his commitment to sustainable development in the energy sector.

He assured the ministry of full support and security to protect the strategic project, ensuring its successful delivery and long-term benefits for the energy sector.