Ghana’s push to strengthen domestic petroleum supply and reduce exposure to external fuel-market shocks has brought the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) back into focus, with Parliament’s Energy Committee assessing the refinery’s operations and revival plans.
The Committee’s monitoring and working visit to TOR provided Members with a first-hand assessment of the refinery’s operational capacity, ongoing rehabilitation, safety systems and plans to expand its role in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry.
The engagement comes as Ghana continues to rely significantly on imported refined petroleum products, leaving the country exposed to international price movements, supply disruptions and foreign-exchange pressures.
A consistently operating domestic refinery could provide an additional layer of supply resilience by allowing more crude to be processed locally when commercial and technical conditions permit.
Parliament Reviews TOR’s Revival Programme
The Committee, led by its Chairman, Hon. Emmanuel Bedzrah, engaged TOR management on the refinery’s recent progress and the work required to strengthen its operations.
Management, led by Managing Director Edmond Kombat, outlined developments covering refinery operations, health and safety, planned expansion and measures intended to support TOR’s long-term role in Ghana’s energy system.
A major milestone highlighted during the engagement was the refurbishment and commissioning of the refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) by President John Dramani Mahama.
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