Mytilineos contribution to lifting the energy isolation of sub-Saharan Africa
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
An all-star joint venture (Endeavor, GE, MYTILINEOS and others) has been given notice to proceed with the launch the first stage of a major energy project in Ghana, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The first stage (202 MW) of the construction of the Bridge Power project, with a total capacity 400MW, starting initially with Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and afterwards using Liquified Natural Gas (when it is available in the region).
Bridge Power is a transforming energy project for Ghana as it will immediately cover the country's urgent need to boost its power production capacity. Additionally, it will diversify the existing blend of fuel used in Ghana with the supply of safer and cheaper LPG.
The MYTILINEOS-METKA EPC Projects sector is responsible for the construction, with the building cost reaching approximately 370 million euros.
It is third major Mytilineos project in Ghana that has given energy breathers to the country, which is facing major energy efficiency problems. At the same time, the Greek company is proving that it has gradually become a top player in the sub-Saharan electricity market.
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