The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the Sentuo Oil Refinery will increase its refining capacity from 40,000 barrels to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion of its ongoing expansion project.

Speaking at the inauguration of Phase II of the refinery on Thursday, June 25, Dr. Jinapor described the expansion as a significant step towards strengthening Ghana’s energy security, boosting industrial growth and creating employment opportunities.

According to the Minister, the project will more than double the refinery’s current processing capacity, positioning it to play a greater role in meeting the country’s petroleum product demand.

“We are going to take the Sentuo Refinery from a refinery capacity of 40,000 barrels per day to 100,000 barrels per day upon completion,” he said.

Dr. Jinapor noted that the expansion would not only enhance domestic refining capacity but also add value to Ghana’s natural resources while reducing the country’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products.

He further disclosed that the project is expected to significantly increase employment at the facility, with the workforce projected to grow from between 700 and 800 employees to about 1,500 upon completion.

“We are anchoring energy security, we are adding value to our own resources, but more importantly, we are creating jobs.

From my discussion with the chairman, the employment level will move from about 700 or 800 to 1,500 upon completion of this refinery,” he stated.

The Minister said the expansion underscores government’s commitment to supporting strategic investments in the energy sector to drive economic growth, improve livelihoods and strengthen Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry.