IES Calls for Enforcement of Ghana’s Domestic Market Obligation as TOR Resumes Operations

IES calls for enforcement of Ghana’s Domestic Market Obligation as TOR resumes operations

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is calling on government to immediately enforce Ghana’s Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) regulations, arguing that the return of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to operations has removed the main practical obstacle to implementation. In a policy research paper released on August 14, 2026, the energy think tank said the legal framework for securing domestic crude supplies already exists and requires consistent administrative enforcement. IES is specificall...

By Caleb Ahinakwah