By Ashiadey Dotse
The Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Mr. Edmond Kombat, has announced that the refinery will restart operations in October 2025.
Mr. Kombat made this announcement during a briefing with Parliament’s Energy Committee. The meeting was part of the Committee’s oversight duty to monitor the work and plans of agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
According to Mr. Kombat, TOR is working to resume full refinery operations in the last quarter of the year, specifically in October 2025. He added that the refinery will continue ongoing upgrades to its Gantry and Terminal facilities.
TOR also plans to complete key projects started by the previous administration and focus on improving its financial situation. These efforts include debt restructuring, financial reorganization, and upgrading their laboratory equipment.
The TOR boss appealed to the Committee for support in addressing the refinery’s challenges. He requested assistance in restructuring debts using ESLA funds, converting government debts into equity, reinstating TOR’s share of the ESLA levy, and allowing the company to take part in the primary distribution margin. He also called for TOR to be represented on the Laycan Committee, which plays a role in scheduling petroleum shipments.
Chairman of the Energy Committee and Member of Parliament for Ho West, Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, assured that the Committee will consider the issues raised as part of its duty to strengthen the energy sector.
