The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian clean energy company Portage Energy Group Inc. to develop a major waste-to-energy and sustainable aviation fuel initiative in Ghana.
The agreement, signed on May 19, 2026, names Portage Energy as the preferred development partner for the project, which aims to convert municipal solid waste into bio-organic pellets, clean electricity, and eventually Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
The initiative will begin with technical and environmental engineering studies within the Tema Metropolitan Area, particularly around the Kpone landfill site.
Under the project, integrated processing facilities will be established to generate electricity, produce bio-organic pellets, and support future SAF production.
Each facility is expected to produce up to 25 megawatts of electricity, with approximately 5 megawatts used to power operations while the remaining output is supplied to the national grid.
Authorities say the project will be fully financed by the private sector through Portage Energy, with no financial commitment required from the government.
Speaking on behalf of Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, the Deputy Minister described the agreement as an important milestone in Ghana’s green transition agenda.
According to the Ministry, the partnership is expected to address waste management challenges, strengthen energy security, and support local economic growth through clean energy development.
Craig Latimer said the company was honoured to support the initiative, noting that the project would help reduce landfill dependence while laying the foundation for future sustainable aviation fuel production in West Africa.
Meanwhile, Myriam Montrat described the agreement as another milestone in bilateral relations between Ghana and Canada, adding that the project reflects growing cooperation in climate resilience and circular economy development.