AMA partners with DasBiogas for sustainable energy solutions

GHANA – The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has launched a biogas plant at City Hall that can process 180 tonnes of organic waste daily.

Developed by DasBiogas and Construction Ltd., the plant converts organic waste from the AMA’s canteen into biogas for cooking and produces organic fertilizer.

At the commissioning, Accra’s Mayor, Elizabeth Kwatsoe Sackey, hailed the biogas plant as a “game-changing and innovative technology” that supports the Assembly’s 2020-2025 Climate Action Plan

She emphasized that the plant marks a significant milestone in Accra’s waste management efforts and plays a critical role in reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills while generating clean energy.

Additionally, she announced plans for a larger biogas facility in Kaneshie to meet the growing demand for clean energy through compressed natural gas.

The plant will contribute to reducing harmful gas emissions and improving waste management in the city. The Mayor highlighted the AMA’s collaboration with DasBiogas as a commitment to finding sustainable solutions for Accra’s waste and energy challenges.

Enock Kofi Boadu, CEO of DasBiogas, expressed his excitement about the project, noting that the company has been developing waste-to-energy solutions since 2016.

He highlighted the success of the DasBiogas Portable Prefab Biogas Plant, launched in 2022, as a significant breakthrough in waste management and clean energy access.

“At DasBiogas, our vision is to enable every household and business to turn organic waste into clean, affordable energy,” Boadu said.

He explained that the plant’s adaptable design makes it suitable for various settings, including homes, schools, hotels, and businesses, and it contributes to cleaner cities.

Boadu also urged the government to support the scaling of biogas technology across Ghana, noting its potential to reduce reliance on imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert significant waste from landfills.

In a statement, the Minister of Energy, Herbert Krapa, praised the project as a crucial step toward achieving Ghana’s renewable energy goals.

The biogas system, he said, addresses waste management, energy security, and environmental sustainability, aligning with the Ministry’s strategy to promote waste-to-energy technologies and reduce carbon emissions.

Key stakeholders, including government officials, diplomatic corps members, business leaders, and market executives, attended the event at Omanye Aba Hall.

The project is set to serve as a model for future waste-to-energy initiatives in Accra and beyond, contributing to the city’s green energy transition and sustainable development efforts.

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