GHA

Takoradi 1 — 330 MW Natural Gas

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Takoradi 1 is a 330 MW gas power plant located in Ghana. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
330 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1997

Year online

Owner
VRA (Volta River Authority)

Operator

Location
4.88, -1.75

Coordinates

Insights

#3
largest in %s
#2,159
largest %s worldwide
#5,783
largest worldwide
1997
%d yrs older than avg
1
operated by %s
1
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
330 MW
Commissioned
1997
Status
Operational
Owner
VRA (Volta River Authority)
Country
GHA
Coordinates
4.883, -1.750

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
637,421 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
19.1M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

138,570
cars / year
84,990
homes / year
29M
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Takoradi 1, located in Ghana at coordinates 4.8833° N, -1.7500° W, is a pivotal gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 330 MW. This plant plays an instrumental role in supporting Ghana’s energy generation needs, particularly as the country seeks to enhance its energy security and reliability. Commissioned to provide a cleaner alternative to traditional energy sources, Takoradi 1 utilizes modern gas turbine technology, which is known for its efficiency and lower emissions. The significance of this facility extends beyond its immediate output; it contributes to Ghana’s broader energy policy, which aims to increase the proportion of natural gas in the national energy mix. As the country continues to develop its energy infrastructure, Takoradi 1 remains vital for meeting growing electricity demands and promoting sustainable energy practices within the region.

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