Aboadze Thermal Power Station

GPTKB entity

Statements (103)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
gptkbp:accessories in place
gptkbp:capacity 550 MW
137.5 MW
gptkbp:carbon_footprint monitored
gptkbp:climate_adaptation implemented
gptkbp:collaboration ongoing
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1997
gptkbp:community_engagement Active
active
gptkbp:community_feedback considered
gptkbp:community_impact Positive
gptkbp:community_programs active
gptkbp:community_support gptkb:Strong
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1994
gptkb:1997
gptkbp:cooling_system water cooling
Open cycle
gptkbp:country gptkb:Ghana
gptkbp:electrification approximately 3,000 GWh annually
gptkbp:emergency_services conducted regularly
in place
gptkbp:emergency_shutdown_system gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:emissions_standard gptkb:Yes
CO2
gptkbp:employs gptkb:significant
Created jobs
gptkbp:energy_efficiency_measures in place
gptkbp:energy_security_contribution important
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Ghana_National_Gas_Company
gptkbp:environmental_concerns followed
Followed
gptkbp:environmental_impact Moderate
moderate
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives moderate
gptkbp:frequency 50 Hz
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:natural_gas
Natural gas
gptkbp:funding Public and private
gptkbp:future_plans gptkb:expansion
upgrade technology
gptkbp:grid_connection_year gptkb:1997
gptkbp:grid_position gptkb:Yes
interconnected
National grid
Ghana National Grid
gptkbp:growth_rate yes
gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives promoted
gptkbp:has_units gptkb:4
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:significant
first major thermal power station in Ghana
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aboadze Thermal Power Station
gptkbp:innovation adopted
gptkbp:investment gptkb:significant
high
$300 million
gptkbp:is_monitored_by conducted
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ghana
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Volta_River_Authority
gptkb:Regular
gptkbp:neighboring_city gptkb:Takoradi
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Volta_River_Authority
gptkbp:operational_challenges maintenance costs
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:1997
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:High
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Volta_River_Authority
gptkb:Government_of_Ghana
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Aboadze_Power_Complex
gptkbp:partnerships Local businesses
local communities
gptkbp:power_output 550 MW
gptkbp:power_source renewable energy integration
550 MW
gptkbp:power_supply gptkb:Ghana_Grid_Company_Limited
gptkbp:primary_use Electricity generation
electricity generation
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:Western_Region_of_Ghana
Southern Ghana
gptkbp:project gptkb:Volta_River_Authority
Thermal power project
gptkbp:public_awareness conducted.
gptkbp:public_perception generally positive
gptkbp:region Western Region
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Energy_Commission_of_Ghana
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance yes
gptkbp:research_and_development Ongoing
ongoing
gptkbp:safety_measures Implemented
gptkbp:safety_record Good
good
gptkbp:stakeholders regular
gptkbp:status operational
Operational
gptkbp:supply_chain efficient
gptkbp:sustainability_practices Incorporated
gptkbp:technology combined cycle
Combined cycle
gptkbp:training provided
gptkbp:training_programs Implemented
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:water_source Sea water
gptkbp:year_created 1997-12-01