From June 2025, Senegal will take an important step in the management of its oil resources. The 100,000 barrels of crude produced daily in Sangomar will be refined locally thanks to the SAR 2.0 project, announced by the Minister of Oil and Mines, Birame Souleye Diop.
This initiative aims to strengthen the African Refining Company (SAR) by allowing it to transform all Senegalese crude to meet national energy needs. “The SAR is in the process of resizing itself to refine local crude and offer affordable costs to the Senegalese,” declared the minister during a visit to the facilities, accompanied by a ceremony honoring SAR retirees.
The minister also recalled that Senegal has officially become an oil country since June 2024. For Birame Souleye Diop, it would be inconceivable to have oil resources without the capacity to transform them locally.
The SAR 2.0 project is part of the Senegal 2050 vision, which aims to guarantee the country’s energy sovereignty while positioning the SAR as a key player in Africa. According to the minister, this strategy will reduce dependence on imports and generate a significant economic impact.
At the end of the visit, the minister encouraged SAR staff to prepare for future challenges and support this major transition. The Director General of SAR, Mamadou Abib Diop, also underlined the importance of this project within the framework of the country’s energy ambitions.
With the SAR 2.0 project, Senegal aims to become a regional model in the management and transformation of petroleum resources.
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