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Who owns the Ghanaian oil refinery?

The refinery was first named the Ghanaian Italian Petroleum Company (GHAIP). It was licensed as a private limited liability company in 1960 as a fully owned Italian company ¨C ANIC Societa per Azioni and AGIP Societa per Azioni of Italy were its major shareholders. In April 1977, the Government of Ghana became the sole shareholder.

Why does Ghana need a refinery?

As of last year, Ghana¡¯s annual domestic petroleum demand stood at 5.5 million tonnes, which meant heavy dependence on imports as a result of the inability of the state refinery to function at its optimum. Situated on a 100-acre land, the refinery will employ about 1,200 people.

When will a new oil refinery open in the Tema industrial enclave?

A new oil refinery under construction in the Tema Industrial Enclave is expected to commence commercial operations in January next year. An investment of the Sentuo Group of Companies, the $3-billion facility, with a capacity of 100,000 barrels per stream day (bpd), will be the largest refinery in the country.

Who owns Tema Oil Refinery?

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is one of two crude oil refineries in Ghana. In 1977, the Government of Ghana became the sole shareholder. The name of the refinery was changed to the Tema Oil Refinery in 1991. The refinery was first named the Ghanaian Italian Petroleum Company (GHAIP).