Key Takeaways
- • Origen Private Debt Fund, a Ghana-based fund, is participating in the $137 million financing of Project Shiprite with a GHS 23 million (about $2 million) local-currency debt commitment.
- • Project Shiprite will deliver a floating dry dock and ship repair facility at the Port of Takoradi, Ghana, developed by Prime Meridian Docks.
- • The project operates under a 25-year concession with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.
- • Origen's investment contributes to the project's late-stage financing, according to the firm's statement.
Summary
Ghana-based Origen Private Debt Fund is participating in the $137 million financing of Project Shiprite, according to Africa Private Equity News. Origen's contribution is a GHS 23 million (about $2 million) local-currency debt commitment.
Project Shiprite is being developed by Prime Meridian Docks under a 25-year concession with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. The project will deliver a floating dry dock and ship repair facility at the Port of Takoradi in Ghana.
In a statement, Origen said its investment contributes to the project's late-stage financing. The firm said the facility will strengthen Ghana's shipping industry, reduce vessel downtime, and position the country as a leading maritime service hub in the Gulf of Guinea. Origen described itself as joining a distinguished consortium of financing partners supporting infrastructure it expects to deliver long-term economic value for Ghana and the region.
Project Shiprite is being developed by Prime Meridian Docks under a 25-year concession with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. The project will deliver a floating dry dock and ship repair facility at the Port of Takoradi in Ghana.
In a statement, Origen said its investment contributes to the project's late-stage financing. The firm said the facility will strengthen Ghana's shipping industry, reduce vessel downtime, and position the country as a leading maritime service hub in the Gulf of Guinea. Origen described itself as joining a distinguished consortium of financing partners supporting infrastructure it expects to deliver long-term economic value for Ghana and the region.
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