About | Nigeria | Tonwei Refinery, LLC

About Us

CEO Prince Tongubor Inspecting helicopters for the refinery project. - Geneva 2015

Founder/CEO
[ Prince Timi George Tongubor]
Tonwei Group was founded in 2002 by industrialist Prince Timi George Tongubor. Prince Tongubor is a native of Bayelsa State, one of Nigeria's oil-rich regions. Prince Tongubor lived in Paris for over 30 years, where he spent most of his stay conducting researches with various energy producing companies on how to establish an environmental-friendly oil refinery in Bayelsa State. In June, 2002, Tonwei was awarded an operational license of 100 000 x 2 BPSD (Phase 1 & 2) by the Nigerian government.

Statement of Purpose

Tonwei Refinery provides highest quality gas and petroleum products and integrated energy services for small and large size companies. Our passion is to utilize industry expertise, knowledge and proven technology to ensure customer satisfaction. Through our diverse work force and experience we will deliver a safe, comfortable, and clean working environment. We maintain a market leadership position through the integrity of our people and trust of our customers.

Environmental-Friendly Oil Refinery

Our preliminary environmental-friendly concept will reduce deforestation, bio-diversity loss, toxic and hazardous substances, vehicular emissions, oil pollution, proper sewages, and enhance a positive social impact. The area to be developed occupies a rectangular area of 50 sq.km. (5 x 10km. within a virgin island of 8 x 16km.). The plots reserved for the REFINERY COMPLEX/TONWEI™ REFINERY CITY development is located in the petroleum-producing zone of Bayelsa State - Nigeria, in the neighborhood of major oil companies (Shell, Mobil, Chevron, Elf, etc.) and pipelines.

Corporate History

In October, 2002, TONWEI™ Refinery Ltd., a privately owned oil refinery in Nigeria, laid her foundation-stone at Agge Village, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The ceremony had the consent of President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who was represented by Engineer Kpopolokun, Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The head of ceremony was Senator Alhaji Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu (Deputy Senate President).

Our Goal

Our goal is to train and develop local skills to participate in the development of their future and the future of generations to come as we aspire to exceed the expectations of our investors, shareholders and stockholders.