TOR to resume full operations by October

On June 22, 2025, reports in the Ghanaian media suggested that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) will resume full operations by October 2025. This move according to experts will reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported petroleum products. [Full News Here]

Factcenta highlights the most important facts of the news below:

• TOR aims to resume full operations by October 2025.

• Restarting operations could cut Ghana’s $400 million monthly fuel import bill by over 50%.

• TOR’s upgraded capacity: 60,000 barrels/day (up from 45,000) with a new furnace.

• Ghana’s daily fuel consumption: 100,000 barrels.

• TOR could supply 45% to 60% of national demand.

• Shutdown in 2021 was due to lack of crude oil, not technical failure.

• Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) expected back between September and October 2025.

• TOR has not had audited accounts since 2019.

• External auditors are currently working to finalize audits by next month.