Dr. Yusif Sulemana, a seasoned Energy Management Strategist, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).
Sources close to TOR confirm that Dr. Sulemana officially assumed office on Monday, February 10, 2025, receiving a warm welcome from the refinery’s management.
With over 20 years of experience spanning the Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream sectors, Dr. Sulemana brings expertise in petroleum, power, and alternative energy. His specialization includes oil and gas production, refinery process optimization, and systematic troubleshooting.
Before his current role as the Managing Director of TOR, Dr. Sulemana served as a Senior Oil & Gas Production Operations Specialist at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) in the Sultanate of Oman.
His prior roles also include Project Manager (Gasification) at Genser Energy and Chemical/Process Engineer at Tema Oil Refinery.
Dr. Sulemana holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (Energy Management) from the USA, an MSc in International Oil & Gas Management from the UK, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from KNUST, Ghana.
In addition to his technical expertise, Dr. Sulemana is a passionate STEM advocate and mentor dedicated to fostering the next generation of energy professionals.
His leadership and influence in the energy sector have earned him widespread recognition, culminating in the Energy Advocate of the Year award at the Ghana Energy Awards.
