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Senegal Plans Major Refinery to Boost Oil Production

10/13/2025

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Senegal is advancing plans to build a second refinery, SAR 2.0, as part of a state-led expansion.
The project would strengthen domestic processing and cut import reliance, adding 4 million tonnes annually by 2029.
This follows Senegal's shift to oil production after crude from the Sangomar field began in 2024.
Environmental concerns and calls for strict regulatory oversight accompany the expansion.

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Story summary

Senegal is advancing plans to build a second refinery, SAR 2.0, as part of a state-led expansion.
The project would strengthen domestic processing and cut import reliance, adding 4 million tonnes annually by 2029.
This follows Senegal's shift to oil production after crude from the Sangomar field began in 2024.
Environmental concerns and calls for strict regulatory oversight accompany the expansion.