Ghana’s premier petroleum refinery, the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), is planning a major expansion, with processes for the commencement of a new 100,000-barrels-per-stream-day (bpsd) refinery expected to begin this year, following the restart of the existing facility.
The Managing Director of TOR, Mr Edmond Kombat Esq., disclosed this in his New Year message to staff, describing the initiative as part of the government’s “Reset Agenda.”
Mr Kombat said TOR is “dreaming big” and determined to establish a new refinery and petrochemicals complex to ensure continuous refining of crude oil into key petroleum products, including gasoline, kerosene—particularly Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK)—and diesel.
He explained that the project is expected to significantly increase the production of gas oil, LPG and premix fuel to meet Ghana’s energy needs, with particular emphasis on the supply of critical premix fuel for the fishing sector.
TOR also aims to consolidate its position as a sub-regional hub for refined petroleum products.
TOR, which operates a Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and a Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit, currently processes about 28,000 barrels of crude oil per stream day (bpsd) and hopes to commission a newly installed furnace to ramp up production to approximately 45,000 bpsd this year.
Among the key initiatives outlined are turnaround maintenance of the RFCC, commissioning of a new 120-tonne boiler, commissioning of Generator 4 and the SCADA system, swift upgrading of the loading gantry, upgrading of the Quality Control Laboratory, and installation of an Automatic Radar Tank Gauging system.
Mr Kombat added that TOR will also install an online Custody Transfer Metering System, rehabilitate the Movement of Product (MOP) building and the Safety Block, and construct new staff residential facilities.
He further disclosed plans to build an ultra-modern specialist hospital for the company.
The TOR Managing Director also called for accountability and performance from both staff and management, stressing that the success of the initiatives would depend on commitment, accountability and a results-oriented approach across all departments.
“Let me be clear: excuses and mediocrity will not be tolerated. We must maintain high standards, and excellence must reflect in how we work, collaborate and deliver on our respective responsibilities,” he said.
Mr Kombat further directed departments already enrolled on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system—specifically Finance, Payroll, Human Resources and Administration—to fully utilise the platform.
“Paper-based processes in these areas cease immediately,” he stated, urging staff to complete all relevant tasks on the ERP system.
He praised the unity, professionalism and shared responsibility demonstrated in 2025 but challenged staff to raise the bar in the New Year.
“The unity, professionalism and shared responsibility shown in 2025 must now be taken to a higher level in 2026. I am certain that together we will continue to deliver on the transformation agenda and position TOR as a stronger and more competitive company. I count on your continued support as we work to make 2026 a year of greater results and excellence,” he told staff.
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