Artisanal and small-scale palm oil producers occupy a greater share of Ghana’s palm oil processing industry, producing 60–80% of the country’s palm oil. However, the current processing systems used by the palm oil producers are mainly the traditional metal cooking pots and steel tanks.
Which is the best oil refinery in Ghana?
Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Ltd. is Ghana’s premier oil refinery. With the ideal refinery configuration and sufficient storage tank capacity, it is among the best refineries in Africa and supports the country’s economic growth and investment initiatives.
Why are artisanal palm oil refineries still importing palm oil?
“The artisanal palm oil processers are producing more than half of the country’s palm oil but the oil is mostly of low quality due the traditional processing method. This is forcing the refineries to still be importing a lot of palm oil for various use”, noted Mac Makafui Amedzi, Mill Engineer at Solidaridad West Africa.
Where is oil palm plantation located in Ghana?
A woman processing palm oil at one of the facilities supported by UNDP, MESTI and EPA. The green landscape, mostly characterized by oil palm plantation, is a beautiful, calming, and refreshing sight to behold when entering parts of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The region is one of the most suitable areas for oil palm cultivation.
How many oil palm trees are there in Ghana?
GOPDC’s oil palm plantations in Ghana cover approximately 1860000 trees, spread over a radius of 30 km at the Kwae and Okumaning estates in the Eastern Region. About 13000 ha of these plantations have been developed for around 6000 outgrowers.
Do you appreciate the new palm oil processing machines?
“We appreciate the new machines. First, we used to spend a whole day taking the fresh palm nuts from the bunch which is very stressful but now, with the machines, we are using about 20-30 minutes”, expressed Dora Awuku, Women’s leader at Tweapease the No.2 Palm Oil Processing Center in the Birim North District, Eastern Region.