The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has taken delivery of about one million barrels of Bonga crude oil, a development seen as a significant push in its ongoing efforts to restore full-scale operations and strengthen Ghana’s downstream petroleum stability.
The consignment, carried aboard the vessel MT Cap Felix, forms part of the refinery’s broader crude processing and rehabilitation programme aimed at returning the facility to consistent refining output after years of operational disruptions.
According to the refinery, the cargo was procured from global energy giant Shell and supplied through its tolling arrangement with Fujeirah/Triangle Commodities Trading (TCT), a partnership TOR says is central to securing reliable crude feedstock for sustained operations.
Officials at the refinery say the latest delivery represents another step forward in stabilising production and reducing Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported refined petroleum products, a situation that has long placed pressure on foreign exchange reserves and fuel pricing dynamics.
The Bonga crude, which is known for its light, low-sulphur characteristics, is expected to be efficiently processed into a range of petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrol, diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine kerosene (ATK), and fuel oil. These outputs are expected to serve both domestic consumption needs and regional supply obligations.
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has taken delivery of about one million barrels of Bonga crude oil, a development seen as a significant push in its ongoing efforts to restore full-scale operations and strengthen Ghana’s downstream petroleum stability.
The consignment, carried aboard the vessel MT Cap Felix, forms part of the refinery’s broader crude processing and rehabilitation programme aimed at returning the facility to consistent refining output after years of operational disruptions.
According to the refinery, the cargo was procured from global energy giant Shell and supplied through its tolling arrangement with Fujeirah/Triangle Commodities Trading (TCT), a partnership TOR says is central to securing reliable crude feedstock for sustained operations.
Officials at the refinery say the latest delivery represents another step forward in stabilising production and reducing Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported refined petroleum products, a situation that has long placed pressure on foreign exchange reserves and fuel pricing dynamics.
The Bonga crude, which is known for its light, low-sulphur characteristics, is expected to be efficiently processed into a range of petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrol, diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine kerosene (ATK), and fuel oil. These outputs are expected to serve both domestic consumption needs and regional supply obligations.
The management of Tema Oil Refinery expressed appreciation to government institutions, financial partners, and industry stakeholders for their continued backing of the refinery’s recovery agenda.
In a statement, TOR noted that the shipment underscores progress being made in its revitalisation drive. It added that the facility remains focused on restoring consistent refining activity as part of a long-term strategy to reinforce national energy security.
“The receipt of the Bonga crude marks another significant milestone in TOR’s efforts to restore stable refining activities, improve national energy security, and reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products,” the refinery said.
Management further emphasised that its transformation agenda is anchored on operational discipline and sustainability, with a commitment to positioning the refinery as a competitive energy hub within Ghana and the wider West African sub-region.
It assured stakeholders that ongoing engagements will continue as part of efforts to ensure transparency and public confidence in the refinery’s operational recovery process.