Africa's First Atomic Energy Plant in Ghana
One of 4,148 projects Taiyo tracks in Ghana.
Source: Big News Network
A nuclear project initiated during the Soviet Union era to establish Africa's first atomic energy plant in Accra, Ghana. The contract was agreed upon in 1961 and officially signed in 1963, with construction beginning thereafter. The project was abruptly terminated in 1966 following a coup in Ghana.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Government, Nuclear
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Big News Network
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Status
Original status | cancelled |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | A nuclear project initiated during the Soviet Union era to establish Africa's first atomic energy plant in Accra, Ghana. The contract was agreed upon in 1961 and officially signed in 1963, with construction beginning thereafter. The project was abruptly terminated in 1966 following a coup in Ghana. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Ghana |
City | Accra |
Source
Source | Big News Network |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-05-03 |
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