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Ghana Keta Port Project

Ghana is in the process of developing a third commercial port in the coastal town of Keta in eastern Ghana, near Ghana’s Volta River region and a short distance from Togo’s capital, Lomé. This project is part of Ghana’s broader plan to develop port infrastructure, including the existing commercial ports of Tema and Takoradi and the proposed inland ports to be located at Boankra and Mpakadan.

The Government of Ghana views improving Ghana’s port/transportation infrastructure as essential to facilitate commercial activity and to ensure, in turn, that Ghana can realize the anticipated economic benefits from increased regional trade resulting from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). 

In November 2021, the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority held a meeting with stakeholders and announced the findings of a feasibility study that determined that the Keta Port project is viable and attractive. 

  • The Keta Port project seeks to create a commercial cargo port that can accommodate containerized, bulk, and oil and gas shipments. A shipyard facility is also envisioned. 
  • The project will be developed in four phases with the first phase estimated to cost $600 million dollars.  
  • Ghana is seeking private investors to partner with GPHA to implement the project.
  • The proposed project will encompass an entire Port City and will include road and rail infrastructure as well as residential and recreational facilities.
  • Consultations with local communities about the project have begun, and the Ghanaian navy is expected to establish a Coast Guard post there due to anticipated oil exploration activities.
  • Due to the ecologically sensitive nature of the location, which is near the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site on the Volta River estuary, the Government is placing particular emphasis on the Environmental Impact Assessment. 
  • GPHA is carrying out a social and environmental impact assessment during the first quarter of 2022.  Once it is complete, GPHA will start the process of seeking interested investors/developers for the project.  

CS Ghana is monitoring the progress of the Keta Port project and can inform interested U.S. companies about developments. Contact: PaaEkow Quansah at Office.Accra@trade.gov or +233(0)30-274-1870 for more information.