Tema Oil Refinery Limited has outlined an ambitious operational and institutional agenda for 2026, anchored on restructuring, infrastructure renewal, and a renewed demand for discipline and accountability across the company.
In a New Year message to staff, Managing Director Edmond Kombat emphasized that the coming year would require a higher level of commitment as the refinery undertakes significant operational, financial and human resource realignment to strengthen its long term position.
Welcoming staff into the new year, the Managing Director acknowledged the collective effort that sustained the company through 2025, noting that progress recorded during the year was the result of teamwork and shared responsibility.
He urged employees to build on those gains and approach 2026 with a stronger focus on excellence and results. According to Mr Kombat, the company remains firmly committed to its RESET agenda, which continues to guide TOR’s transformation.
He explained that 2026 would be a demanding year, marked by rigorous restructuring and alignment processes aimed at restoring efficiency and competitiveness.
TOR’s Managing Director Edmond Kombat
He stressed that the transition would require discipline, hard work and a clear break from complacency. “Excuses and mediocrity will not be tolerated. We must maintain high standards in how we work, collaborate and deliver,” he stated.
Technical and Infrastructure Drive
Central to the 2026 programme is a series of technical and infrastructure initiatives designed to improve operational reliability and capacity.
These include the planned turnaround maintenance of the Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker, commissioning of the F 61 unit, and the activation of a 120 ton boiler.
Additional projects involve the commissioning of Generator Four alongside the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, as well as upgrades to the loading gantry and the quality control laboratory.
The company also plans to install an automatic radar tank gauging system and an in line custody transfer flow metering system to improve measurement accuracy and accountability in product handling.
Rehabilitation works are expected to be carried out on the MOP building and the Safety Block, reinforcing TOR’s focus on safety and operational integrity.
Beyond rehabilitation and upgrades, management has outlined longer term development projects, including the commencement of a new 100,000 barrels per stream day refinery and petrochemical plant.
Other proposed developments include the construction of staff residential facilities and an ultra modern specialist hospital, signalling an effort to improve both industrial capacity and staff welfare.
Mr Kombat linked the success of these initiatives directly to staff performance, noting that every department and employee has a role to play. He underscored the need for a result oriented culture, where accountability is central to daily operations.
“Excellence must reflect in our work ethic and our outcomes,” he said, adding that the transformation agenda would only succeed through collective ownership.
Full Implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning System
A key administrative reform highlighted by the refinery’s Managing Director, Edmond Kombat, in his address is the full implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
The Managing Director directed departments already enrolled on the ERP platform, particularly Finance, Payroll and Human Resource and Administration, to execute all tasks exclusively through the system.
He announced the immediate cessation of paper based processes in those departments, describing the move as necessary to improve efficiency, transparency and data integrity.
Reflecting on the previous year, Mr Kombat commended the unity and professionalism demonstrated by staff in 2025 and called for an even higher standard in 2026.
He expressed confidence that with sustained cooperation and discipline, TOR would continue to advance its transformation agenda and reposition itself as a stronger and more competitive entity within the energy sector.
As the refinery enters the new year, management’s message signals a period of intensified work and institutional change. The emphasis on restructuring, technology driven processes and large scale infrastructure projects points to a strategic effort to stabilize operations while preparing the company for future growth.
Mr Kombat concluded his message by reaffirming his reliance on staff support and commitment, expressing optimism that 2026 would be marked by tangible results and improved performance across the company.
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