Ghana Urged to Enforce Domestic Crude Supply Framework Amid TOR's Return

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is urging Ghana's government to enforce the country's Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) regulations, now that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has resumed operations.

The think tank argues that a functioning domestic buyer of crude was the main obstacle preventing enforcement, but TOR's return in December 2025 has removed this barrier.

IES is calling for the implementation of Regulation 32, which requires petroleum contractors to sell a defined portion of their crude entitlement on the domestic market. The regulation already exists and only needs consistent administrative enforcement.