TOR MD Edmond Kombat thanks President Mahama, Energy Minister for support

The Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Mr. Edmond Kombat, has expressed his profound appreciation to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, and the entire leadership and staff of the Ministry for their continued support and confidence in the Board, Management and staff of Tema Oil Refinery.

Mr. Kombat was recognised as the “Energy Sector Recovery Programme (ESRP) Champion of the Year, 2026” at the 2026 Annual Retreat of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, held at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, in the Volta Region of Ghana.

The Annual Retreat provided an opportunity for the Ministry to review its performance and achievements for 2026 and strategise and set priorities for 2027, bringing together key leadership and stakeholders within the energy sector.

The recognition of Mr. Kombat was in acknowledgement of his leadership and contribution to the recovery of Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector and the restoration of TOR’s refining operations.

The citation highlighted the successful completion of critical Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) works on the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU), the resumption of crude oil refining after several years of operational inactivity, and the progress made in repositioning TOR towards its core mandate of domestic crude refining and local value addition.

It further recognised TOR’s successful processing of locally produced Jubilee Medium Sweet Crude, including the significant milestone of processing one million barrels by August 2026.

Gratitude to the President and Energy Ministry

In expressing his appreciation, Mr. Kombat said the recognition was a reflection of the collective efforts of the Government, the Ministry, the TOR Board, Management, staff and other stakeholders who have contributed to the refinery’s recovery.

He expressed particular gratitude to H.E. President John Dramani Mahama for the policy direction and support being provided by Government towards the revival of strategic national assets and the strengthening of Ghana’s energy security.

Mr. Kombat also thanked Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, and the entire Ministry for their continued guidance, engagement, encouragement and support for the Board, Management and staff of TOR.

“I am deeply humbled and grateful for this recognition. I receive it not simply as a personal honour, but as recognition of the collective effort of the Government, the Ministry, the TOR Board, Management and staff, and all our partners who have contributed to the progress we are making at Tema Oil Refinery.”He added:

“I wish to express my sincere appreciation to His Excellency the President, the Honourable Minister and the entire Ministry of Energy and Green Transition for their continued confidence and support for Tema Oil Refinery. Their commitment has provided the encouragement and direction needed for us to pursue the recovery of this important national asset.”

Recognition as a Motivation to Do More

Mr. Kombat said the recognition, coming at the Ministry’s Annual Retreat as the sector reviewed its performance for 2026 and charted the course for 2027, was particularly significant.

He noted that the award should serve not as a reason for complacency, but as a motivation for the Board, Management and staff of TOR to do more and deliver even greater results in the coming year.

“This recognition is a great motivation for us to do more. As the Ministry reviews what we have achieved in 2026 and looks ahead to 2027, we at TOR are equally encouraged to raise the bar, consolidate the gains we have made and pursue even greater achievements.”

He stressed that the refinery’s focus would remain on operational excellence, safety, reliability, efficiency, accountability and financial sustainability, while continuously improving its capacity to contribute to Ghana’s energy security.

Recognition of the TOR Team
Mr. Kombat also acknowledged the Chairman and Members of the TOR Board, Management and the entire staff of the Refinery, particularly the technical teams, engineers, operators, artisans and support staff whose dedication and resilience have contributed to the refinery’s ongoing recovery.

“This recognition belongs to the entire TOR family. Our people have worked with dedication, resilience and a strong sense of national duty. I commend the Board, Management and staff for their commitment, and I encourage everyone to see this award as a call to work even harder.”

He said the achievements recorded so far demonstrate what can be accomplished when Government commitment, strong institutional leadership, technical expertise and dedicated staff come together around a common national objective.

Looking Ahead to 2027
As the Ministry looks ahead to 2027, Mr. Kombat reaffirmed TOR’s commitment to working closely with the Government, the Ministry, the Board and all stakeholders to consolidate the gains made and position the refinery as a safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable strategic asset for Ghana.

“We are grateful for the recognition, but we recognise that there is still much more work to be done. The award strengthens our resolve to deliver more, improve continuously and ensure that Tema Oil Refinery fulfils its strategic role in Ghana’s energy sector.”

Mr. Kombat once again expressed his profound gratitude to H.E. President John Dramani Mahama, Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the TOR Board, Management, staff and all partners and stakeholders for their continued confidence, support and commitment to the recovery and transformation of Tema Oil Refinery.