• How many metric tonnes a day does Kumasi refinery produce?
  • The Kumasi refinery operates at two premises: the old factory, which has a capacity of 50 metric tonnes per day, and the refinery, which has a capacity of 10 metric tonnes per day.
  • Where was Kumasi oil mill initially set up?
  • Initially, the Kumasi oil mill was set up in an old government shoe factory that was leased out when the government Industrial Holding Companies went bankrupt.
  • Is oil processing a profitable business in Ghana?
  • In Ghana, oil processing can be profitable but to be successful, the business must produce good quality products and remain innovative to compete in the market. Proper management of finances, including the loan, income, and profit (or loss), is also crucial.
  • How much space should a building have for oil processing?
  • A building for oil processing should have enough space for all production to take place without congestion and for separate storage of crops, packaging materials, oil, and oilcake byproduct (Fig. 3.1).
  • How to plan a cooking oil business?
  • When planning a cooking oil business, one of the first activities is to decide on the target customers. A market segment is a term that describes an identifiable group of customers. The different types of market segments for cooking oils can be described in five main groups (Table 2.1): food businesses. (Table 2.1)
  • Why did Xiaomi start a 10 metric tonne per day oil refinery?
  • Xiaomi started a 10 metric tonne per day oil refinery in 2007 due to its aggressive expansion policy to increase production capacity and add value to its products. The company received a loan facility from the Ghana/Italian Government Assistance for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises to establish the refinery plant.