Ghana is set to boost its domestic fuel production by upgrading the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), the country’s sole state-owned refinery, increasing crude processing capacity from about 28,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 45,000 bpd, according to Business Insider Africa.
The expansion includes the integration of a new processing unit alongside the existing furnace, allowing the refinery to handle significantly higher throughput. TOR resumed operations in late 2025 after years of underutilisation, and the upgrade is being carried out while continuing to refine crude under a “tolling” arrangement, where third-party suppliers provide feedstock and retain finished products, Citi Newsroom reported.
Once complete, the expansion will help reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported petroleum products, although imports and regional trade will remain necessary to meet total demand. Officials have indicated plans for further capacity increases in future phases, as highlighted by The Herald Ghana.
The upgrade reflects broader efforts across Africa to strengthen downstream energy infrastructure, even as large regional projects, such as Dangote Refinery in Nigeria, continue to reshape fuel markets in West Africa.
