Russia to back 2,000 MW nuclear plant in Ghana

· Energy · Ghana · Russia

Russia has agreed to work with Ghana on developing a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant following talks at the Russia-Africa Summit, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said on Saturday. The agreement deepens ties between Moscow and the West African country. Details on timelines, financing and the technology to be used were not disclosed. Ghana has been pursuing nuclear power as part of efforts to expand its electricity supply and reduce reliance on existing generation sources. The deal adds to Russia's push to extend its nuclear export footprint across Africa.

Why it matters：Nuclear export deals bind recipient countries to Russian technology and financing for decades, extending Moscow's influence in Africa even as Western states seek to counter it.

Key points

  • The agreement followed talks at the Russia-Africa Summit.
  • The planned plant would have 2,000 megawatts of capacity.
  • Financing and timeline details were not disclosed.

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