Liberia to open first palm oil refinery in major step for local industry
Liberia is set to open its first palm oil refinery in November 2025, marking a major step towards adding value to its agriculture and creating jobs.
The project is led by Mano Manufacturing Company and aims to process crude palm oil grown by local farmers into refined cooking oil and related products.
The new facility will allow the country to process palm oil locally, cutting down on imports and boosting domestic industry.
The refinery is expected to create hundreds of jobs in manufacturing, transport, and sales, New Dawn Liberia reports.
It will also offer new opportunities for small farmers who will now be part of a fair supply chain.
This is expected to lead to more stable incomes and better working conditions.
The company behind the project says it is also investing in skills training for young people.
These programmes will prepare Liberians for roles in factory operations, quality control, and logistics, helping to address high youth unemployment.
Communities in areas like Bomi and Grand Cape Mount are likely to benefit from improved services and infrastructure due to the economic boost.
The refinery will also produce cooking oil for the local market, giving Liberians access to a product made in their own country.
Mano Manufacturing Company says the refinery will meet international environmental standards, including rules set by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
The project will follow a No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation policy to protect the environment.
The refinery is expected to help Liberia compete in global markets while supporting local communities and protecting the environment.
