State-owned BOSTenergies has confirmed the successful resumption of crude oil refining operations at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), marking a major boost for Ghana’s offshore oil and gas sector.

In a Facebook post on December 24, 2025, BOST congratulated TOR on the achievement, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening national energy security, industrial growth, and overall economic development.

“Congratulations to Tema Oil Refinery Ltd. (TOR) on the successful resumption of crude oil refining. As Ghana's flagship petroleum refinery, this milestone marks a significant step forward for energy security, industrial growth, and national development. We commend the leadership, technical teams, and partners whose dedication and resilience made this rehabilitation and restart possible,” the post stated.

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TOR had undergone extensive rehabilitation works aimed at restoring its refining capacity after years of operational challenges.

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BOST also commended TOR’s leadership, technical teams, and partners for their dedication and resilience in making the restart possible.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to working with key stakeholders in the energy sector to support sustainable operations and power Ghana’s future.



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