Accra, Ghana — December 27, 2025
The Terna Oil Refinery (TOR) Ltd. has officially resumed crude oil refining operations, marking a major milestone in the revitalization of Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. This historic achievement comes after several years of inactivity, signaling renewed growth and energy security for the country.
The resumption follows the successful completion of extensive Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) works on the refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit (CDU), conducted between August 1 and October 30, 2025. The maintenance was carried out in strict adherence to international engineering, safety, and operational standards, ensuring the facility is fully compliant with best practices.
After the TAM, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) carried out comprehensive inspections and confirmed TOR’s full compliance with all mandatory safety and operational requirements. With regulatory clearance obtained, refining operations officially restarted on Friday, December 19, 2025, with petroleum products now going into storage for the first time in several years.
TOR will continue a phased transition toward full operational capacity over the coming months, focusing on system stabilization, performance optimization, and sustained operational reliability.
As part of its modernization efforts, TOR has installed a new furnace, F-61, which will soon be commissioned and integrated into the CDU. This upgrade will allow the refinery to restore its original nameplate capacity of 45,000 barrels per stream day (bpsd), up from the current 28,000 bpsd, with a medium-term plan to expand capacity to 60,000 bpsd following the installation of a new Air-Cooler. The Government of Ghana will formally commission the F-61 furnace at a later date, with details to be shared with stakeholders and the public.
TOR expressed deep gratitude to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for his continued support, vision, and leadership in restoring the refinery as a critical pillar of Ghana’s energy infrastructure. The refinery also acknowledged the instrumental role of the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), whose technical oversight and policy leadership ensured alignment of TOR’s revival with national energy priorities.
The Board of Directors, management, and workforce of TOR were also commended for their professionalism, resilience, and commitment throughout the revival process, demonstrating a shared dedication to operational excellence.
The management of TOR extends sincere appreciation to the Government of Ghana, stakeholders, and the Ghanaian public for their unwavering confidence and support as the refinery embarks on this new chapter of operational growth and energy contribution.