Cenpower hosts Japanese delegation
Cenpower Generation Ltd, owner of the Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP), has hosted a high-level Japanese delegation led by the Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ayano Kunimitsu, and the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, at the KIPP site.
The visit underscored growing bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Japan in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
The visit included a guided tour of the KIPP facility, during which the delegation observed the plant operations and received briefings on the project’s contribution to Ghana’s power generation capacity and national energy security.
Members of the Japanese delegation expressed strong admiration for the scale, technical excellence, and strategic importance of the KIPP project, describing it as a compelling example of sustainable private-sector investment supporting national development.
Reception
The delegation was received by the Board Chairman of Cenpower Generation Ltd, Sam Nana Brew-Butler, together with members of Cenpower management.
Welcoming the delegation, Mr Brew-Butler expressed appreciation for Japan’s longstanding partnership with Ghana.
“We are honoured to host this distinguished delegation and to showcase the KIPP project, which reflects our commitment to reliable power generation, operational excellence, and long-term national development.
“The confidence expressed by the Japanese government reinforces Ghana’s position as an attractive destination for strategic energy investments,” he said.
The Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs commended Cenpower for its role in strengthening Ghana’s power supply.
The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana indicated that Japan remained committed to supporting projects that promoted sustainable growth, private sector participation, and energy resilience across Africa, adding that the KIPP project aligned strongly with Japan’s development cooperation priorities.
On his part, the Plant Manager of the KIPP, Darlington A. Ahuble, highlighted the technical and operational standards of the facility.
“The KIPP project was designed and operated to meet the highest international standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. We are pleased to demonstrate firsthand how the project continues to deliver reliable power to support Ghana’s industrial and economic growth,” he said.
On behalf of Cenpower Generation Ltd, he reaffirmed the company’s commitment to working closely with the government of Ghana and international partners to support the country’s energy transition, promote sustainable development, and deliver long-term value to the Ghanaian economy.
Special project
Cenpower Generation Ltd was established as a special purpose vehicle to develop the Kpone Independent Power Project in the Tema Industrial Zone.
Over the past decade, it has played a key role in strengthening Ghana’s energy security, contributing approximately 10 per cent of the nation’s total installed power generation capacity and about 15 per cent of its thermal generation capacity.
As one of the largest independent power producers in the country, the KIPP facility serves as a critical base-load power plant, supporting the country’s growing electricity demand while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
