Management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has procured and handed over a new fleet of vehicles to strengthen operations and improve efficiency, marking a significant boost to the refinery’s logistical capacity.
The fleet includes eight brand new Mitsubishi vehicles, three Toyota Coaster buses, two industrial forklifts and several other essential operational vehicles to support daily activities across the facility. The vehicles were officially commissioned by the Board Chairman, Hon. Nayon Bilijo, who authorised their immediate deployment for operational use.
The intervention comes at a critical time for the refinery, which has faced persistent logistical challenges for more than a decade. Management said the last major logistical support of this scale was received in 2013, with the prolonged shortage of operational vehicles contributing to reduced productivity and slower progress.
TOR management noted that all the vehicles were procured using the refinery’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF), generated in 2025 under the current administration. The acquisition, they said, reflects a renewed commitment to prudent financial management and operational self-reliance.
Management expressed deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Jinapor, for their continued support, strategic direction and commitment to the refinery’s revival. Their leadership, TOR said, has been central to efforts aimed at ensuring the sustainable success and long-term revitalisation of the facility.
Gratitude was also extended to the refinery’s workforce for their resilience, dedication and unwavering support throughout the reform process. Management described staff commitment as a key pillar in the refinery’s turnaround efforts, pledging to continue investing in systems and resources that enable staff to work efficiently and safely.
The new fleet is expected to significantly improve mobility, logistics coordination and overall operational performance at the refinery.