Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are set to commence the construction of a 330-kilovolt (kV) double-circuit transmission line as part of the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP) initiative.

The 243-kilometre cross-border project is designed to boost electricity exchange between the two countries and enhance grid stability across the wider West African region.

Feasibility studies have confirmed the project’s technical and financial viability within Ghana. The total estimated cost of the project is €154.4 million, covering environmental and social impact mitigation, construction supervision, and project management.

Speaking at a ministerial committee meeting on Wednesday June 25, 2025, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), Engineer Mark Baah, stressed the project’s role in deepening regional energy integration.

“The project involves the construction of a 330kV double-circuit transmission line, stretching approximately 243 kilometres—about 122 kilometres on each side of the border,” he explained.

“It will connect the existing Biahoué (Bijave) substation in Côte d’Ivoire to the upcoming Dunkwa 2 substation in Ghana. While there is currently a Dunkwa 1 substation, it operates at 161kV. This new facility in Dunkwa will operate at 330kV.”

“Beyond enhancing bilateral energy trade, this project is expected to contribute to grid reliability across West Africa. It has been deemed both technically sound and environmentally manageable.”

The initiative is a key step in the broader effort to integrate energy systems across the ECOWAS subregion under the WAPP framework.