Edmond Kombat appointed as Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery

Edmond Kombat has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), assuming leadership at a critical time for Ghana’s local oil refinery. His appointment is widely regarded as a strategic move to revitalize the refinery, which has faced operational and financial challenges in recent years.

Kombat brings extensive experience in the oil and energy sector, positioning him as the ideal candidate to lead TOR’s restructuring and modernization efforts. He is expected to forge private-sector partnerships to secure much-needed capital and technical expertise to enhance the refinery’s operations and meet domestic and regional energy demands.

A distinguished lawyer and entrepreneur, Kombat holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Ghana, an LL. B from GIMPA, and a BL from the Ghana School of Law. He also earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University.

Kombat’s career includes roles as a Financial Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, an Energy Analyst at TOR, and a Business and Energy Analyst at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST). He is the Founder of the Edkom Group of Companies and Co-Founder of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), where he has championed energy research and policy advocacy.

With his proven expertise in finance, energy, and entrepreneurship, Kombat is poised to steer TOR toward a sustainable and prosperous future.

By: Linda Akite