What is the Energy Outlook for Ghana?

cers for this year.The Energy Outlook for Ghana outlines projections for energy demand and suppl for the year 2025. It provides an overview of the actual performance of the energy sector, specifically the electricity and petroleum industry performance, as well as the woodfuel subsector of the preceding year (2024), comparing act

What is Ghana's Electricity consumption in 2025?

gure of 24,688 GWh. In 2025, projected electricity consumption is 25,836 GWh, represent a 4.7% increase. Hydro, thermal, and renewables constitute Ghana's electri ity generation mix. Installed generation capacity, excluding embedded capacity as of November 2024, was 5,260 MW, with a total dependable c

What fuel is used in thermal power plants in Ghana?

e.Fossil Fuel RiskCurrently, all thermal power plants in Ghana (except some units of the AKSA plant) run on natural gas as their primary fuel. About 80.0% of the thermal plants are dual-fueled, with their secondary fuel being liquid

How much natural gas is consumed in Ghana in 2025?

ch as distillation.In 2025, a total of 13,788 MMscf of natural gas is projected to be consumed by ndustries in Ghana. Natural gas consumption is expected to peak at about 39mmscfd in the last quarter of 2025 as new ceramics industries such as Tetracore, Continental Blue Investmen Gh, and CIMPOR Gh. Ltd are expected to begin product

What is a woodfuel sub-sector in Ghana?

Woodfuel Sub-sectorIn Ghana, the usage of wood fuel, encompassing both direct firewood consumption and processed charcoal, constitutes a major component of the national energy profile, especially within households, small businesses, and various a

What was Ghana's peak load in 2024?

ctricity Sub-sectorAs of December 29, 2024, Ghana's system peak load stood at 3,952 MW, representing a 9.2% increase from the 2023 recorded peak demand of 3,618 MW. In 2025, the system peak load is estimated to be 4,125 MW, reflecting a 4.4%