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Senegal Announces $5B SAR 2.0 Refinery Project to Achieve Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2029 Senegal is advancing plans to build a second oil refinery, a $5 billion project aimed at meeting rising domestic fuel demand, reducing reliance on imports, and positioning the country as a potential regional exporter. The proposed SAR 2.0 refinery would add 4 million tons of refining capacity per year by 2029. The project has attracted financing interest from China, Turkey, and South

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Senegal Relies on Nigerian Crude Despite Rising Local Oil Output — Dakar Refinery’s Supply Challenges Explained Senegal has emerged as a significant importer of Nigerian crude, highlighting a paradox in Dakar’s oil sector. Despite joining Africa’s league of oil-producing nations in 2024, Senegal still struggles to process its own crude oil efficiently. Industry data from energy analytics firm Kpler reveals that Senegal’s 30,000-barrel-per-day (kbd) Dakar Refinery is running predominantly on Nigeria’s Erha crude. Shipments have

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Senegal Plans $2–5 Billion Second Refinery to Boost Oil Processing and Cut Imports Senegal plans to begin construction of a second oil refinery in 2026, aiming to expand domestic processing capacity and attract between $2 billion and $5 billion in new investment, according to Abib Diop, CEO of Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR). Diop revealed that potential investors from China, Turkey, and South Korea have already submitted financing proposals for the project. The new refinery—informally

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