A delegation from the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO), comprising CEOs and representatives of National Oil Companies (NOCs), visited the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Accra as part of activities leading to the seventh APPO NOC CEOs Forum on Monday, September 15, 2025.

The delegation, led by Kwame Ntow Amoah, the Acting CEO of GNPC and current Chair of the Forum, alongside Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, the Secretary General of APPO, were welcomed warmly by the management of Sentuo Oil Refinery.

In his remarks, Mr. Amoah highlighted the purpose of the visit, stressing how the Forum and engagements such as the refinery tour underscore Africa’s efforts to build self-sufficiency across the energy value chain.

“Sentuo is a shining example of how Ghana is leveraging local infrastructure and capacity to meet growing energy needs.

"The facility represents the kind of partnerships and investments we need across Africa to translate our resources into sustainable growth,” Mr. Amoah stated.

Welcoming the delegation, Mr. Eric Lin, General Manager of Sentuo Oil Refinery, expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the company’s openness to collaboration.

“It is an honour to host APPO CEOs and delegations here. This visit offers us an opportunity to engage, explore and access areas of cooperation that can strengthen our role within Ghana and across the continent,” he said.

Providing a technical overview, Sentuo’s Corporate Affairs Director, Ben Cobblah, and Technical Advisor, Mr. George Andoh, briefed the delegation on the company’s operations. 

The refinery currently processes 40,000 barrels of oil per day with an investment value of about US$980 million, employing 420+ locals to boost the local economy.

Plans are underway to expand capacity by an additional three million metric tonnes under Phase Two of its operations.

Mr. Andoh emphasised the role of GNPC’s strategic partnerships in Sentuo’s growth journey.

“Without GNPC’s gas supply at the onset, our operationalisation would have been impacted. This demonstrates how collaboration is critical in driving Ghana’s refining ambitions,” he noted.

Following the briefing, the APPO CEOs and representatives were led on a guided technical tour of Sentuo’s facility and production units, gaining first-hand insights into the refinery’s processes and future prospects.

The visit laid the foundation for further dialogue on regional collaboration in refining and downstream capacity, complementing the agenda of the seventh APPO NOC CEOs Forum in Accra.