Tema Oil Refinery Resumes Operation
The Tema Oil Refinery has resumed operation after years of inactivity.
According to a statement issued by Management, the successful resumption of crude oil refining operations started on December 19, 2025, following the successful completion of major Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) works on the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU), and comprehensive regulatory inspections.
“The NPA granted clearance for the resumption of refining activities.”
“As part of a phased transition toward full operational capacity, and in advance of the refinery’s official recommissioning, TOR will continue operating over the coming months to stabilize systems, optimize performance, and ensure sustained operational reliability.”
In addition, it said the installation of a new furnace, F-61, has been completed, making way for its commissioning and integration into the CDU soon.
It noted that the upgrade will enable the refinery to restore its original nameplate capacity of 45,000 barrels per stream day (bpsd), up from the current operating level of 28,000 bpsd, with a clear strategic pathway to expand the capacity to 60,000 bpsd in the medium term, following the installation of a new Air-Cooler.
“The Government of Ghana will formally commission and tie-in the F-6l furnace at a later date. Details regarding the commissioning event, including timing and arrangements, will be duly communicated to stakeholders and the general public in due course.”
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