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Sentuo Oil Refinery

Private crude oil refinery in Tema receiving Jubilee crude for domestic processing, expanding to 100,000 barrels per stream day capacity.

2026-05-142026-06-15

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    He noted that the simultaneous refining activities at both TOR and Sentuo Oil Refinery reflect government’s commitment to promoting local processing of petroleum resources and creating a more self-sufficient energy sector.

    TOR refining operations boost Ghana’s energy security – John Jinapor
  3. Joy Online

    The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, says the Sentuo Oil Refinery is playing an increasingly important role in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry following the delivery of locally produced Jubilee crude oil to the facility.

    Sentuo Oil Refinery emerging as key player in Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry – John Jinapor
  4. Joy Online

    The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has described the delivery of locally produced Jubilee crude oil to the Sentuo Oil Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to maximise value from its petroleum resources.

    Jubilee crude delivery to Sentuo Refinery marks major milestone – Energy Minister
  5. Sentuo Oil Refinery receives 1 million barrels from Jubilee Field

    1. The Ghanaian Times

      Ghana yesterday took a major step towards strengthening its energy independence and industrial transformation agenda, as the country’s first cargo of locally produced Jubilee crude oil was delivered to the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema for processing.

      Historic shift: Ghana processes Jubilee oil locally… as Sentuo receives first consignment
    2. Business & Financial Times

      By Juliet ETEFE Sentuo Oil Refinery has received a 1-million-barrel of crude oil from the Jubilee Field for domestic processing, marking a major milestone in efforts to deepen local value addition, strengthen energy security and expand downstream industrial activity.

      Sentuo Oil Refinery receives 1 million barrels of Jubilee crude for domestic processing
  6. Joy Online

    Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has described the delivery of Jubilee crude oil to Sentuo Oil Refinery for local processing as a landmark achievement that will deepen value addition, strengthen energy security, and accelerate Ghana’s industrialisat

    Energy Minister backs expansion of Sentuo Refinery
  7. Joy Online

    The Ministry subsequently initiated discussions with Sentuo Oil Refinery and major upstream partners to facilitate local crude supply arrangements.

    President Mahama directed urgent energy security measures amid Middle East tensions – John Jinapor
  8. Joy Online

    John Abdulai Jinapor, has praised Sentuo Oil Refinery’s growing contribution to Ghana’s petroleum sector, describing the company as one of the most significant private investments in the country’s downstream industry.

    Sentuo expansion to position Ghana as regional refining hub, says Jinapor
  9. Joy Online

    The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, announced the development during a ceremony marking the delivery of Jubilee crude oil to the Sentuo Oil Refinery.

    TOR refining one million barrels of crude oil following operational restart – Energy Minister
  10. Joy Online

    The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has described the Sentuo Oil Refinery as a strategic national asset that will strengthen Ghana’s industrial base, boost domestic refining capacity, and reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum

    Sentuo Oil Refinery is catalyst for industrial development – Trade Minister
Mining & Energy

TOR resumes refining operations with one million barrels

The News

Energy Minister Dr John Jinapor highlighted the resumption of refining activities at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) following receipt of one million barrels, stating it boosts Ghana's energy security and reduces dependence on imported fuel. He noted that simultaneous refining at TOR and Sentuo Oil Refinery reflects government commitment to local processing of petroleum resources.

Why it matters

TOR's resumption of refining operations with one million barrels boosts domestic energy security and reduces reliance on imported fuel.

9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. TOR resumes refining operations with one million barrels

    Energy Minister Dr John Jinapor highlighted the resumption of refining activities at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) following receipt of one million barrels, stating it boosts Ghana's energy security and reduces dependence on imported fuel. He noted that simultaneous refining at TOR and Sentuo Oil Refinery reflects government commitment to local processing of petroleum resources.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sentuo Oil Refinery strengthens Ghana's downstream petroleum processing capacity

    Energy Minister John Jinapor says the Sentuo Oil Refinery is playing an increasingly important role in Ghana's downstream petroleum industry following delivery of locally produced Jubilee crude oil, with the facility's growing capacity supporting reduced reliance on imported refined products and industrial growth.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Jubilee crude delivery to Sentuo Refinery signals Ghana's value maximization

    Ghana's Energy Minister has called the delivery of locally produced Jubilee crude oil to Sentuo Oil Refinery a significant milestone, stating that domestic refining strengthens energy security, reduces import dependence, and supports growth in petroleum-linked industries.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana delivers first Jubilee crude cargo to Sentuo refinery locally

    Ghana has delivered its first cargo of locally produced Jubilee crude oil to the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema for processing, 15 years after the country's first crude oil production from the Jubilee Field in 2011. The initiative aims to increase Ghana's participation in the oil and gas value chain, strengthen energy independence, and reduce reliance on imported refined petroleum products.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 8 June

  1. Sentuo Oil Refinery receives 1 million barrels from Jubilee Field

    Sentuo Oil Refinery has received 1 million barrels of crude oil from the Jubilee Field for domestic processing, marking the first time crude from the Jubilee Field has been supplied to the privately owned refinery in Ghana. The delivery is intended to deepen local value addition, strengthen energy security, and expand downstream industrial activity.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Energy Minister backs Sentuo Refinery expansion to 100,000 barrels

    Ghana's Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has endorsed the expansion of Sentuo Oil Refinery and described the delivery of Jubilee crude oil to the facility as a landmark achievement that will strengthen energy security and advance local value addition. According to the minister, this marks a significant shift in Ghana's petroleum industry, allowing locally produced crude to be refined domestically rather than exported for processing abroad.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. President directs energy security measures to boost local crude refining

    President Mahama directed urgent measures to strengthen Ghana's energy security and reduce exposure to external fuel supply disruptions, prompted by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to Energy Minister Dr. John Jinapor. The government has initiated arrangements with Sentuo Oil Refinery and upstream partners to process Ghana's crude oil locally as a key intervention.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Sentuo refinery expansion will position Ghana as West African hub

    Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor praised Sentuo Oil Refinery's expansion, noting that Phase One completed in 2024 operates at 40,000 barrels per stream day, with Phase Two commencing this month to add 60,000 barrels per stream day and reach the facility's planned 100,000-barrel capacity, positioning Ghana as a regional refining hub.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Tema Oil Refinery resumes operations with one million barrels

    The Tema Oil Refinery has resumed refining operations after receiving one million barrels of crude oil on 27 May 2026, restarting operations on 3 June 2026. The Energy Minister says the resumption is a milestone in reducing Ghana's dependence on imported refined petroleum products and strengthening energy security.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Sentuo refinery marks first domestic Jubilee crude processing

    Ghana's Trade Minister described the Sentuo Oil Refinery as a strategic national asset that strengthens industrial capacity and reduces dependence on imported petroleum. The refinery processed Jubilee crude oil for the first time, marking a historic shift from exporting raw crude to adding value through domestic refining.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Ghana delivers Jubilee crude to domestic refinery for value addition

    Ghana has delivered locally produced Jubilee crude oil to the Sentuo Oil Refinery for processing, marking a step toward deepening local value addition and strengthening energy security. The Energy Minister said the development reflects a national policy to move beyond exporting crude and importing refined products by building domestic refining capacity.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Sentuo Refinery receives one million barrels of Jubilee crude

    Private oil refinery firm Sentuo Oil Refinery has taken delivery of approximately one million barrels of Jubilee crude from Ghana's offshore fields for local processing. Industry analysts and the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers view the move as a significant step toward increasing domestic refining capacity and reducing reliance on imported petroleum products, with potential implications for fuel pricing through lower freight and insurance costs.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Ecobank leads $200 million Sentuo refinery expansion loan

    Ecobank Ghana has been appointed Lead Arranger and Book Runner for a US$200 million loan facility supporting the second phase expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery. The financing is expected to enhance Ghana's energy security and industrial development.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana pilots 24-hour petroleum downstream operations

    The National Petroleum Authority has launched a six-month pilot of the 24-Hour Economy programme in the petroleum downstream sector across 268 fuel retail outlets, eight fuel depots and two refineries in four regions. The initiative aims to reduce fuel supply bottlenecks, shorten transit times, and create jobs by extending operational hours in a sector that underpins productive activities including agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and export trade.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

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