The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is set to ramp up its production following the resumption of crude oil refining operations, with output projected to reach 45,000 barrels per stream day.
As part of its upgrade programme, TOR has completed the installation of a new furnace, F-61, which will soon be integrated into the Crude Distillation Unit.
This enhancement is expected to increase production from the current 28,000 barrels per stream day to the refinery’s original nameplate capacity.
In a statement on Saturday, December 27, TOR noted that the installation “provides a clear strategic pathway to expand the capacity to 60,000 barrels per stream day in the medium term,” once additional infrastructure, including a new air-cooler, is completed.
The government is expected to formally commission and tie in the new furnace at a later date, with details to be announced.
TOR added that the capacity expansion reflects its commitment to operating “safely, efficiently, and sustainably,” while enhancing Ghana’s energy security and reducing reliance on imported petroleum products.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
