Western Regional Minister Backs Consideration Of Karpowership Contract Extension
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has backed consideration of an extension of Karpowership Ghana’s power generation contract beyond August 2027, citing the country’s rising electricity demand and the need to maintain adequate generation capacity. The call comes as Karpowership Ghana engages the government over the future of its operations in the country, with the […] The post Western…
Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has expressed support for the possibility of extending Karpowership Ghana’s power generation contract beyond August 2027. Nelson emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate generation capacity as Ghana's electricity demand continues to rise. The request follows ongoing negotiations between the government and Karpowership Ghana, which currently supplies 450 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid, accounting for approximately 11% of the country's power supply.
Karpowership’s CEO, Sandra Amarquaye, expressed optimism about the discussions with the government and highlighted the company's commitment to providing reliable and efficient electricity. The Western Regional Minister's visit to Karpowership’s facility in Sekondi-Takoradi allowed him to assess the company's operations and contribution to Ghana's power sector.
He noted that the Ministry of Energy would ultimately decide on the contract extension but believed that Karpowership's role in meeting Ghana's growing electricity needs should be considered.
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