Ghana Boosts Industrial Capacity with World-Largest Calcined Clay Plant Amid Strategic Infrastructure Maintenance in Tema

Ghana has reached a significant milestone in its industrialization journey with the commissioning of the CBI Ghana Calcined Clay Plant in Tema. The facility, recognized as the world’s largest calcined clay plant, was officially inaugurated by President John Dramani Mahama. Mary Awusi, CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, lauded the project as a decisive step toward economic transformation and value addition. By utilizing domestic resources, the plant is expected to significantly reduce Ghana's long-standing reliance on imported clinker, thereby strengthening the local construction sector and retaining capital within the national economy.

Beyond its economic implications, the new facility aligns with Ghana’s international climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. The adoption of calcined clay technology represents a shift toward more sustainable manufacturing processes in the cement industry, which is traditionally carbon-intensive. Dr. Awusi emphasized that such investments are central to the government's strategy to position Ghana as the primary manufacturing hub in West Africa while encouraging private sector participation in achieving national sustainability goals. The plant's location in the Tema enclave underscores the region's importance as an industrial heartland attracting high-value investments.

To support this rapid industrial and commercial growth, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is undertaking critical infrastructure maintenance to ensure long-term network stability. On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the ECG scheduled a four-hour power interruption from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm affecting various enclaves within the Tema Metropolis. Affected areas include McKeon, Sky Quarries, Westrafo, and their surrounding environments. Similar maintenance activities were also noted for Accra West—specifically impacting Borkorbokor and Ablekuma Curve—and parts of the Ashanti region, as the utility provider works to enhance service delivery quality.

The ECG has expressed its apologies for the temporary inconvenience to residents and businesses, maintaining that these upgrades are essential to prevent catastrophic system failures in the future. As Tema continues to expand industrially with projects like the CBI plant, the demand for reliable high-voltage power has intensified. These proactive maintenance measures are deemed vital for the operational health of the region’s power supply, ensuring that the infrastructure can sustain the needs of both large-scale manufacturers and the growing commercial community.