The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) in Ghana has successfully secured 950,000 barrels of crude oil from the Sankofa-Gye Nyame field. This development is a result of a partnership between TOR and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The crude oil was transported by Sonangol Cazenga and will be refined at TOR into petroleum products for the Ghanaian market. This marks the first time TOR has processed crude from the Sankofa field.
The shipment of Sankofa crude highlights the potential for stronger collaboration between Ghana's upstream and downstream petroleum sectors. Locally produced crude is being directed towards domestic refining, which is expected to boost Ghana's domestic refining capacity. The development also supports the government's efforts to strengthen integration across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the petroleum industry. This collaboration is seen as a significant milestone for TOR.
The Managing Director of TOR expressed his appreciation for the partnership with GNPC, stating that it provides an opportunity to strengthen the refinery's operations while retaining more value from Ghana's petroleum resources within the country. The delivery of Sankofa crude marks an important milestone for TOR, contributing to a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable petroleum industry. The refinery continues efforts to restore full operations following extensive turnaround maintenance.
In his 2026 State of the Nation Address, President John Dramani Mahama noted that TOR had resumed crude processing for the first time since 2018. The refinery's Managing Director commended President Mahama and Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor for their support. He also extended his appreciation to GNPC's management and the refinery's tolling partners, Fujairah and Triangle Commodities Trading, for their ongoing cooperation and support.
The collaboration between TOR and GNPC is expected to identify and pursue additional areas of collaboration. The refinery indicated that this partnership supports the government's efforts to strengthen integration across the petroleum industry. TOR and GNPC are expected to work together to explore new opportunities for cooperation.
The shipment of Sankofa crude comes as TOR continues to restore full operations. The refinery has resumed crude processing, and the Managing Director believes that this development will contribute to a stronger petroleum industry. The partnership with GNPC is seen as a significant step towards achieving this goal.
The securing of 950,000 barrels of Sankofa crude is a significant development for Ghana's petroleum industry. TOR's Managing Director has expressed his gratitude to all parties involved in the partnership. The refinery is expected to continue to play a crucial role in meeting Ghana's domestic fuel needs.
Key points
- TOR has received 950,000 barrels of crude oil from the Sankofa-Gye Nyame field through a partnership with GNPC.
- The partnership between TOR and GNPC is expected to strengthen the refinery's operations and support the government's efforts to integrate the petroleum industry.
- The shipment of Sankofa crude marks an important milestone for TOR, contributing to a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable petroleum industry.
