Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged Cenpower Generation Limited to maintain its commitment to environmental protection and strengthen its relationship with communities surrounding its Kpone Thermal Power Plant.

She made the call during a ceremony marking 10 years of operations at the 375-megawatt facility in Kpone, near Tema, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The Vice President commended Cenpower for its contribution to Ghana’s electricity generation and energy security, noting that reliable power supply supports industrial growth, job creation and national development.

She also praised the company for extending its activities beyond electricity generation through environmental clean-up initiatives and educational support for neighbouring communities.

Vice President highlights environmental initiatives

Professor Opoku-Agyemang specifically recognised Cenpower’s efforts to address plastic pollution along the shoreline of Sega Beach.

She also highlighted the company’s educational programme on waste management and biodiversity conservation for students of Paul Methodist School.

She encouraged the company to sustain these initiatives while maintaining high operational, environmental and safety standards.

The Vice President further described the Kpone Independent Power Plant as an important example of Ghanaian enterprise, technical expertise and strategic partnerships coming together to deliver major infrastructure projects.

She said the plant’s ability to operate using multiple fuel sources also contributes to flexibility and resilience in electricity generation.

Government secures US$66 million discount on Cenpower arrears

The anniversary celebration also coincided with the signing of an amended and restated Power Purchase Agreement between the Government of Ghana and Cenpower.

Under the revised agreement, Cenpower has granted the government a US$66 million discount on outstanding arrears that had reached approximately US$400 million.

Cenpower Board Chairman Samuel Nana Brew-Butler said the company accepted the reduction as a contribution towards supporting Ghana.

In return, the government has granted Cenpower a 10-year extension to its existing Power Purchase Agreement, while the company has agreed to reduce its electricity tariff.

Approximately US$59 million had already been paid to Cenpower in 2025 as part of the government’s efforts to settle legacy debts owed to Independent Power Producers.

The revised agreement is part of broader efforts to address financial challenges in Ghana’s energy sector and improve the sustainability of power generation.

Cenpower’s contribution to Ghana’s electricity supply

Cenpower Generation Limited operates the Kpone Independent Power Plant, which has contributed to Ghana’s electricity supply since commencing operations.

The company says its power generation has served approximately one million households over the years.

The Vice President said the government’s wider energy-sector reforms were aimed at ensuring electricity remained reliable, affordable and accessible, particularly for underserved communities.

She stressed that a strong energy system would be essential to supporting industrialisation, infrastructure development and the government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda.

The anniversary marked a decade of Cenpower’s contribution to Ghana’s power sector, while the revised agreement introduced new financial and contractual arrangements between the company and the government.

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