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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
The plant, with a storage capacity of 7,500 tonnes will store and process base bitumen from SMB in Cote d'Ivoire and refine it into polymer-modified bitumen and bitumen emulsions.The main operations of the facility include the transfer of bitumen from Bitumen Tanker vessels at the Oil Jetty at the Tema Harbour to the Terminal and the storage into dedicated tank bitumen AC 10 & AC 20 – different penetration-grade bitumens, commonly used in road construction and asphalt applications.The plant will also produce Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB), bitumen emulsions, laboratory testing for the quality of products and the distribution of products through bitumen bulk trucks, bitutainers and drums.The inauguration ceremony yesterday attracted the Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire, Robert Beugre Mambe, who led a large retinue of ministers and other government officials to the event.The Prime Minister was accorded a guard of honour by men and women of the Ghana Armed Forces neatly dressed in their red ceremonial attire.Regional cooperationAddressing the gathering before the commissioning, President Akufo-Addo expressed immense pride in the achievement, calling it a testament to regional cooperation and collaboration.He was joined by the Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire, who represented President Alassane Ouattara, underscoring the significance of this partnership.President Akufo-Addo emphasised that the plant was symbolic of the strong ties between Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, stating that the collaboration exemplified the power of shared vision and resources within ECOWAS.The President said the products were critical to the development of durable road infrastructure, offering enhanced performance under extreme weather
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