Edmond Kombat is the new Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), which was appointed by President John Mahama.
His nomination is generally seen as a calculated move to revitalize the business, which has recently had severe operational and financial difficulties.


With a wealth of oil and energy industry experience, Edmond Kombat is well-positioned to lead the refinery back to stability in his new post.

Formerly an essential part of Ghana's industrial structure, TOR has suffered from inefficiencies that have made it more difficult for it to supply energy requirements both locally and regionally.

Taking the lead in restructuring and modernizing the refinery's operations will be his main duty. In order to obtain the technological know-how and much-needed funding for TOR's resurrection, he is also anticipated to look for private-sector collaborations.


pertaining to Edmond Kombat

A renowned attorney, businessman, and Pan-Africanist, Edmond Kombat's work crosses many fields. An outstanding academic background supports Edmond's legal career as a partner in the Bidzakin Kombat Law Firm.


The Ghana School of Law awarded him his BL and QCL credentials, the GIMPA Faculty of Law his LL.B., and the University of Ghana his First Class Honours degree.


He also holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Harvard University and finished the Securities Industry Course with the Ghana Stock Exchange, demonstrating his dedication to both professional and academic advancement.

Edmond Kombat’s career trajectory reflects a wealth of experience in finance and energy. He was a Financial Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London. He has also served as an Energy Analyst at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and later as a Business and Energy Analyst at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST).

His analytical skills and keen understanding of the energy sector were further refined during his tenure as a Research Assistant at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School.


In addition to his legal and analytical work, Edmond Kombat has demonstrated remarkable entrepreneurial acumen. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Edkom Group of Companies, a conglomerate that includes Oyster Agribusiness, Citi Energy, Monip Estates and Kasi Precious Minerals.

Edmond Kombat’s influence extends to the energy sector through his role as Co-Founder and Director of Research and Finance at the Institute for Energy Security (IES).

His work with IES underscores his dedication to advancing energy research, policy advocacy, and financial sustainability within the industry.