The proposed Port of Keta has drawn significant investor interest, with 42 local and international companies expressing intent to participate in its development following the issuance of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
The Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General Paul Seidu-Tenye Kulono, described the EPA approval as a critical milestone that moves the long-planned project from the planning stage into active investor engagement.
He made the disclosure when presenting the EPA certificate to the Overlord of Anlo State, Togbui Sri III.
According to him, although dozens of companies have shown interest, strict evaluation criteria will be applied to select credible partners for the project.
“We have received as many as 42 companies that have expressed interest to come and develop the port,” he stated, adding that interest does not guarantee selection.
Major General Kulono noted that some prospective investors may withdraw after assessing the scale and complexity of the project, but assured that GPHA is focused on engaging only credible and technically capable partners.
He further explained that the Authority will spend the next three months reviewing proposals and narrowing the list to four preferred bidders, after which detailed financial, technical and governance due diligence will be conducted.
The GPHA Director-General also indicated that work on the project headquarters is ongoing and is expected to be completed and operational by January 2027, following revisions to the original implementation timeline.
He said the project is expected to stimulate economic activity along the corridor, particularly during the construction phase, with increased opportunities for local businesses such as carpentry, masonry and other support services.
Beyond national benefits, the port is expected to serve as a transit hub for landlocked countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, connected through the Eastern Corridor and planned rail infrastructure.
Major General Kulono added that environmental safeguards, including controlled dredging and mitigation measures, will be implemented in line with EPA requirements.
