{
  "id": 9939042,
  "title": "950,000 barrels of Sankofa crude head to TOR as GNPC deepens domestic refining",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/950-000-barrels-of-sankofa-crude-head-to-tor-as-gnpc-deepens-domestic-9939042",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-26T07:32:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/950000-barrels-of-sankofa-crude-head-to-tor-as-gnpc-deepens-domestic-refining/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) recently supplied around 950,000 barrels of Sankofa crude oil to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), strengthening the connection between Ghana's oil production and domestic refining. The tanker Sonangol Cazenga delivered the shipment to TOR under a commercial agreement between the state bodies. The event was inspected jointly by GNPC CEO Kwame Ntow Amoah and TOR Managing Director Edmond Kombat.\n\nFor GNPC, this transaction provides a chance to establish a reliable domestic market for Ghana's crude oil and support efforts to process more of the country's petroleum resources locally. Speaking at the event, Mr Amoah highlighted that the deal aligns with President Akufo-Addo's vision of strengthening connections between upstream and downstream petroleum sectors. The deal would promote domestic refining and help retain more value from Ghana's oil resources within the local economy.\n\nMr Amoah explained that supplying Sankofa crude to TOR on commercial terms represents more than a simple transaction between two state entities. It is an opportunity to process more of Ghana's oil in the country and create value across the nation's petroleum industry. He added that GNPC expects to have around eight to ten similar crude shipments annually, with increased production potentially leading to more supply to TOR in the future.\n\nTOR's managing director, Edmond Kombat, confirmed that the Sankofa crude was fully paid for through a Letter of Credit accepted by GNPC, eliminating any debt exposure from the deal. The Sankofa crude is considered suitable feedstock for TOR, as the refinery aims to rebuild its operating capacity. Mr Kombat described the crude as light and sweet, capable of producing products such as gasoline, gasoil, aviation fuel, and LPG.\n\nBesides crude supply, GNPC and TOR are exploring further collaboration. Discussions are ongoing about supplying natural gas to support TOR's refinery operations. GNPC's CEO, Kwame Ntow Amoah, expressed confidence that the partnership with TOR will strengthen over time, emphasizing the potential for growth in collaboration between the two institutions as Ghana's upstream production continues to expand.",
  "summary": "The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has supplied approximately 950,000 barrels of Sankofa crude oil to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), deepening the link between Ghana’s upstream petroleum production and domestic refining.",
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        "title": "950,000 barrels of Sankofa crude head to TOR as GNPC deepens domestic refining",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/950-000-barrels-of-sankofa-crude-head-to-tor-as-gnpc-deepens-domestic",
        "published": "2026-09-26T07:32:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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