Management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Ltd. has confirmed the restart of crude oil refining at the facility, as earlier reported by this portal last Sunday, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector after several years of inactivity.
The refinery resumed crude oil processing at its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) on Friday, December 19, 2025, and is currently processing approximately 28,000 barrels of crude oil per stream day.
This development comes as welcome news to Ghanaian petroleum consumers and industry stakeholders who had grown increasingly concerned about the refinery’s deteriorating condition over the years.
The restart follows extensive rehabilitation works on the CDU carried out between August 1 and October 30, 2025.
The maintenance programme was executed in line with strict international engineering, safety, and operational standards to ensure the ageing facility meets modern performance benchmarks.
In a statement issued on Saturday, December 27, TOR attributed the refinery’s revival to sustained government support and clear policy direction.
The company specifically commended President John Dramani Mahama for his vision, leadership, and commitment to restoring TOR as a critical pillar of Ghana’s energy infrastructure.
It also praised the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, for providing technical oversight and aligning the turnaround process with national energy priorities.
TOR further extended appreciation to its Board of Directors, management team, and entire workforce for their resilience, professionalism, and determination throughout the prolonged period of inactivity.
Management stressed that staff played a central role in preparing the plant for restart and remain committed to sustaining the refinery’s renewed momentum while achieving operational excellence.
The Board and Management also expressed gratitude to stakeholders and the Ghanaian public for their patience, confidence, and continued support throughout the refinery’s long road to recovery.
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