Also known as: Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited
Sentuo Oil Refinery — domestic refinery producing petroleum products for Ghana's fuel supply, seeking government intervention on crude oil pricing.
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… Mr Amoah acknowledged government efforts over the past two months to revive local refining, including initiatives involving the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Sentuo Oil Refinery, but urged authorities to intensify those efforts. …
Strategic fuel stock programme key to cushioning consumers from pump price hikes – COPECJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery will enable Ghana to reduce its reliance on imported finished petroleum products once the project is completed. …
Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion will reduce fuel imports when completed – John JinaporJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, June 25, cut the sod for the Phase II expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery, reaffirming the government’s commitment to industrialisation, energy security, and value addition. …
Photos: Mahama cuts sod for Phase II of Sentuo Oil refinery expansionJoy Online
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has said the expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery will significantly boost Ghana’s energy security while creating hundreds of additional jobs for Ghanaians. …
Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion to create 1,500 jobs, boost energy security – John JinaporJoy Online
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that the Sentuo Oil Refinery will increase its refining capacity from 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion of its second phase. …
Sentuo Oil Refinery capacity to increase from 40,000 to 100,000 barrels per day – Energy MinisterJoy Online
… The President disclosed this while cutting the sod for Phase Two of the Sentuo Oil Refinery Project in Tema. …
Explorco to start Voltaian Basin oil drilling in 2026 as Sentuo refinery expands to 100,000 barrels per dayJoy Online
The Minister for Trade, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has stated that Ghana’s Sentuo Oil Refinery project is expected to attract significant investments in petrochemical, fertiliser, and plastics manufacturing as part of efforts to deepen the country’s value-added production capacity. …
Sentuo Refinery expansion to drive petrochemical and industrial investment — Trade MinisterJoy 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 JinaporJoy 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 JinaporJoy 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 MinisterPetrol and diesel prices are expected to fall marginally from Friday, October 16, 2026, with petrol declining to GH¢17.67 per litre and diesel to GH¢19.30 per litre, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. LPG, however, is projected to rise by 18.5% to GH¢20.60 per kilogram, driven by international market developments and currency depreciation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to fall marginally from Friday, October 16, 2026, with petrol declining to GH¢17.67 per litre and diesel to GH¢19.30 per litre, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. LPG, however, is projected to rise by 18.5% to GH¢20.60 per kilogram, driven by international market developments and currency depreciation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Tullow Oil has begun selling crude from its Jubilee, Tweneboa, Enyenra, and Ntomme (TEN) fields to Ghanaian refineries, with the first cargo sold to Sentuo Oil Refinery earlier this year on a commercial basis. The company says favourable refinancing mechanisms have been put in place to support domestic refining.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has directed Tema Oil Refinery and Sentuo Oil Refinery to maintain existing selling prices to OMCs, expected to keep fuel pump prices unchanged for at least two weeks and provide consumer relief. The move supplements an existing GH¢2 diesel subsidy, with pricing dependent on factors like the Supplier Reference Exchange Rate under Ghana's cost-reflective pricing model.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority says diesel prices will remain below GH¢20 per litre in October's first pricing window following government intervention, including a suspension of the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy on diesel and agreement by refineries to maintain previous pricing levels to BDCs, preventing an anticipated rise to about GH¢22 per litre driven by global fuel prices.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Disruption to global oil supplies following the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to higher fuel prices in Ghana during the first half of 2026, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. Average ex-pump prices rose 19.9% for petrol, 29.4% for diesel, and 22.9% for LPG above January opening levels, though national petroleum-product consumption rose 12.24% to 4.06 billion litres.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Disruption to global oil supplies following the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to higher fuel prices in Ghana during the first half of 2026, with average ex-pump prices rising 19.9% for petrol, 29.4% for diesel, and 22.9% for LPG, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. Despite these increases, national petroleum-product consumption rose 12.24% in the period.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana consumed 4.06 billion litres of petroleum products in the first half of 2026, a 12.24% increase, with petrol and diesel accounting for over 80% of national consumption despite higher fuel prices, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana consumed 4.06 billion litres of petroleum products in the first half of 2026, a 12.24% increase driven by higher demand for petrol, diesel, and LPG, despite prices rising 19.9–29.4%. Domestic production surged 350.7% and petroleum stocks rose 91%, according to a Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies report.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana increased domestic petroleum-product production by 350.7% to 878.33 million litres in the first half of 2026 while reducing imports by 12.67%, though a global oil shock and Middle East conflict drove up fuel prices and national consumption continued rising to 4.06 billion litres. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies warns that refined-product imports remain Ghana's main supply source, leaving the country exposed to global disruptions.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana increased domestic petroleum-product production by 350.7% to 878.33 million litres and reduced imports by 12.67% in the first half of 2026, though imports remain the country's main supply source. The gains came as a global oil shock, driven by Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, pushed fuel prices up and national consumption rose 12.24%.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sentuo Oil Refinery has appealed to the government to price local crude oil in Ghana cedis for local refineries, saying the current pricing model results in losses due to cedi-dollar exchange rate differentials. The refinery, which currently produces 40,000 barrels and plans to scale up to 100,000 barrels, calls on the government to intervene and require GNPC to sell local crude to local refineries.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Committee of Parliament is conducting a three-day tour of TOR, GOIL and Sentuo Refinery to assess operations, production capacity and fuel supply. The visit comes as fuel prices are increasing and will focus on refinery operations, current capacity, production levels and expansion plans.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority expects Sentuo Oil Refinery to maintain consistent fuel production through December 2026 as a domestic supply source alongside imports. The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors estimates that Sentuo and Tema Oil Refinery could potentially meet 25–30% of Ghana's national fuel consumption, though increased domestic refining would not automatically lower fuel prices since refineries purchase crude at internationally benchmarked prices.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Trade Minister says the Sentuo Airport Garden City project will create opportunities for Ghanaian businesses and workers in construction, engineering, hospitality, retail, and facility management, and that local firms will be drawn into the project's supply chain.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Local refineries operating at full capacity could meet about 60 per cent of Ghana's current daily petroleum demand, leaving the country dependent on imports for the remainder and exposed to international fuel price fluctuations, according to Benjamin Nsiah, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An energy analyst says if Tema Oil Refinery achieves a 100,000 barrels per day capacity alongside Sentuo Refinery, Ghana could establish a more transparent and locally driven petroleum pricing framework, reducing reliance on international benchmarks and the additional costs of importing finished fuel.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy analyst Benjamin Nsiah says Tema Oil Refinery can achieve 100,000 barrels of crude oil daily production capacity if the government secures strategic partners to provide capital, technology, and technical expertise. However, TOR's existing financial liabilities may prevent it from independently funding the expansion, making partnerships critical.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has directed the government to review whether Ghana's state-owned Tema Oil Refinery should pay for domestically produced crude oil in cedis rather than U.S. dollars, aiming to reduce pressure on the foreign exchange market. The Minister for Energy said discussions will begin this week, noting the inconsistency of TOR purchasing dollars to pay for local crude while selling refined products in cedis.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has outlined a roadmap to strengthen Ghana's downstream petroleum sector through expanded local refining capacity, innovation and sustained investment to achieve energy security and economic growth.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana expects to meet 70 percent of domestic refined petroleum demand through local production once expansion works at the Tema Oil Refinery and Sentuo Oil Refinery are completed, according to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition. The government is pursuing a strategy to strengthen energy security, reduce reliance on imported petroleum products, and retain more value from Ghana's crude oil resources.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to establish a strategic fuel stock programme to protect consumers from fuel price hikes driven by international market volatility, arguing Ghana's reliance on imported refined petroleum leaves it vulnerable as a price taker in global markets.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister said the expansion of Sentuo Oil Refinery will increase capacity from 40,000 to 100,000 barrels per day and reduce reliance on imported finished petroleum products. He said the combined output of Sentuo and Tema Oil Refinery operating at full capacity would eliminate importation of finished products and strengthen the country's petroleum industry.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama cut the sod for Phase II of the Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion on June 25, a project expected to increase the facility's processing capacity from 40,000 to 100,000 barrels per day. The government says the expansion will strengthen Ghana's energy sector, create thousands of jobs, and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister John Jinapor said the expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery will create 1,500 jobs and strengthen the country's energy security by reducing dependence on imported refined petroleum products.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Energy Minister announced that the Sentuo Oil Refinery will expand its refining capacity from 40,000 to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion of its second phase, a move he said will enhance Ghana's petroleum refining capacity and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that Explorco will start onshore drilling in the Voltaian Basin before the end of 2026 to assess commercial viability of petroleum reserves in the area. The Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion is expected to increase processing capacity from 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Trade Minister said the Sentuo Oil Refinery expansion will attract significant investments in petrochemical, fertiliser, and plastics manufacturing, and provide industrial security for export-oriented downstream manufacturing under Ghana's accelerated export development programme.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →