Tema Oil Refinery Set to Resume Crude Oil Refining by End of October 2025

October 15,2025

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is preparing to restart its crude oil refining operations by the end of October 2025, according to the facility's Corporate Affairs Officer.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for Ghana's petroleum sector, as the refinery gears up to resume full-scale crude oil processing after an extended period of dormancy. The October timeline suggests that preparatory work and necessary upgrades are nearing completion.

The Tema Oil Refinery has historically played a crucial role in Ghana's energy security and petroleum products supply chain. Its return to operation is expected to:

• Reduce Ghana's dependence on imported refined petroleum products
• Create employment opportunities in the petroleum sector
• Boost local refining capacity
• Potentially stabilize fuel prices through domestic production.

TOR, located in the industrial port city of Tema, has faced operational challenges in recent years, leading to periods of shutdown and reduced capacity. The facility's resumption of operations represents a major step toward revitalizing Ghana's downstream petroleum industry.

The refinery's return to service comes at a time when energy security and self-sufficiency remain key priorities for the government as it seeks to strengthen the country's economic foundation.

Further details about the refinery's production capacity, workforce requirements, and crude oil sourcing arrangements are expected to be announced as the October restart date approaches.