The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has emphasized the significance of the 161kV Anwomaso-Kumasi Transmission Line Project in Ghana’s energy sector.
The project, which was launched with a groundbreaking ceremony today is expected to enhance power evacuation capacity in the Ashanti Region, improve voltage stability, and reduce system losses.
The project is a collaboration between the Ghanaian government and international partners, including the European Union and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
The transmission line upgrade is part of the government’s broader policy actions to attain a strong, resilient, and future-ready power grid.
The project will strengthen the Anwomaso Power Enclave, which is evolving into a critical power generation and evacuation hub.
Minister Jinapor highlighted the government’s strategic priorities, including:Modernizing the national grid,
advancing gas-to-power solutions,
diversifying the energy mix,
promoting private sector participation
expanding access and energy equity,
improving governance and tariff transparency and digital transformation and smart grids.
“This project is not merely about connecting substations. It represents a bold shift toward self-reliance, regional competitiveness, and sustainable economic development.”
The project is expected to contribute significantly to Ghana’s energy security and inclusive prosperity. The government has expressed gratitude to the European Union and AFD for their continued partnership in supporting Ghana’s energy sector development.
Source:Ayisah Foster||Punch newspaper
