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3 unusual facts about Akosombo


Oil reserves in Ghana

Construction on the new Tema-Akosombo oil products pipeline, designed to improve the distribution system further, began in January 1992.

Prince Buaben

Prince Buaben (The Fresh Prince of Firhill) (born 23 April 1988 in Akosombo) is a Ghanaian professional footballer, who is currently playing for Partick Thistle on loan from Carlisle United.

Tema Oil Refinery

Construction on the new Tema-Akosombo oil products pipeline, designed carry refined products from Tema to Akosombo Port, began in January 1992.


Akosombo Dam

The final proposal outlined the building of an aluminum smelter at Tema, a dam constructed at Akosombo to power the smelter, and a network of power lines installed through southern Ghana.

Oil reserves in Ghana

The pipeline was to carry refined products from Tema to Akosombo Port, where they will be transported across Lake Volta to northern regions.

Private Ultralight Pilot

As of 2009 only one training organisation in West Africa provides the training: WAASPS based at Kpong Airfield in the Eastern Region of Ghana (30km south of Akosombo).


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