From Reaction to Prevention: Rethinking Safety in the Downstream Sector

The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) participated in the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) Safety Week 2026, where the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patrick K. Ofori, delivered a keynote address at the official launch of the programme. Speaking on the theme, “Managing Risk Before It Becomes an Incident,” Dr. Ofori emphasised that […]
Strengthening Industry Collaboration: CBOD Engages COMAC to Advance Downstream Sector Stability

On March 3, 2026, the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) paid a courtesy visit to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) as part of ongoing efforts to deepen industry engagement and strengthen collaboration within Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. The CBOD delegation was led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patrick K. Ofori, and […]
CBOD CEO Speaks on Strengthening West Africa’s Petroleum Supply Chain at Argus Forum

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Dr. Patrick K. Ofori, participated as a speaker at the Argus West Africa Oil Forum held in Accra on March 10, 2026, where he delivered a presentation on sustaining the region’s refined petroleum products supply chain. In his presentation, Dr. Ofori highlighted […]
CBOD 2024 Ghana Petroleum Industry Report

The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has released the 2024 Ghana Petroleum Industry Report, its annual flagship publication offering in-depth analysis of Ghana’s upstream and downstream petroleum sectors. The report serves as a key reference for industry players, policymakers, academics, and business leaders, supporting informed decisions on investment, policy, and sector development. The […]
CBOD Hosts CPI Delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) was pleased to welcome a delegation from the Comité Professionnel des Importateurs des Produits Pétroliers (CPI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo on 24th November 2025 during their professional exchange visit to Ghana. Led by CBOD CEO, Dr. Patrick Ofori, the session provided an overview of Ghana’s downstream […]
CBOD Supports Special Needs Education Through Meaningful ESG Action

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) is calling on corporate organisations to diversify their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives to ensure that marginalised and vulnerable groups also benefit meaningfully from social investments across the country. Speaking at the commissioning of a renovated hygiene facility, including 12 washrooms, for the Dzorwulu Special School in […]
Innovative Financing and Cooperation Key to Africa’s Energy Future

The Chamber joined energy leaders and policymakers across the continent at the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, to explore strategies for sustainable investment, collaboration, and innovation in Africa’s energy transition. At the conference, Dr. Patrick K. Ofori, Chief Executive Officer of CBOD, delivered a presentation under the session theme “International Energy Trading, […]
Building Capacity in the Downstream: CBOD Concludes Terminal Operations Training

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), in partnership with the Canadian Petroleum Training Institute (CPTI) and Stark Energy Ltd, has successfully concluded a 2-day Crude Oil Products Certification Training Programme in Accra. Held at the Palms by Eagles Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn), the programme brought together depot members and industry professionals for a deep […]
CBOD Pays Tribute to Victims of Military Helicopter Crash

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has laid flowers in honour of the eight gallant lives lost in the recent Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash. The solemn tribute on Monday, August 11, was part of nationwide activities to mourn the deceased and stand in solidarity with their families. The nation has been in deep […]
CONDOLENCE STATEMENT ON THE MILITARY HELICOPTER TRAGEDY

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, friends and the nation at large following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians in line of national duty on Wednesday, 6th August 2025 in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. We […]
