AMERI Energy receives "Ghana Energy Awards 2018

DUBAI, UAE - Dec. 18, 2018 - PRLog -- Involved into development, investment and co-operation of power plants, energy and infrastructure projects all across the globe AMERI group, an initiative by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum has been doing a noteworthy job in countries such as Africa and the Middle East, after which it is also named (Africa Middle East Resource Investment Limited Group). In recent "Ghana Energy Awards 2018" held at Accra, the company was honored with the "Emerging Energy Company of the year" award which is a big achievement for the Dubai conglomerate.

In order to ease load shedding in the country, AMERI Energy has been responsible for supplying 250MW ISO rated power in Takoradi, Aboadze enclave, situated near VRA's thermal power complex and has always done its duty with utmost efficiency. His Highness who has always been at the forefront of numerous social initiatives aims to make a difference in the lives of Ghanaian people. It is for this reason that His Highness readily signed a 510$ contract to build, own and operate power plant in Ghana and transfer it later to the government of Ghana, absolutely free of cost. The plant currently operates on natural gas and comprises ten GE turbines and associated balance of plant equipment.

At the root of the initiative lies His Highness's aim of helping Ghana become energy efficient. Not only is AMERI Group responsible for setting up the power plant and overlooking its operations but also for training over 80 percent of the Ghanaian local staff on the correct ways to operate and maintain the plant.

Although the competition had been tough with strong contenders to bag the award, AMERI Energy emerged as the winner proving its worth as the emerging energy company of the year.

The Energy Awards honors those with zeal to put in efforts, are innovative and strive towards excellence in their respective fields. Additionally, it celebrates the noteworthy work of nominees whose contribution has helped Ghana's energy sector grow and improve. The noble causes of people such as His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum who endeavor to make lives better are aptly recognized under the Ghana Energy Awards Scheme. The second edition of the awards was to recognize the achievements of companies and individuals involved in the energy sector, where 300 stakeholders had marked their presence.

Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-Ene...