African Refining Company
African Refining Company
At the heart of Senegal’s economy, SAR plays a strategic role by turning crude oil into the energy products the country needs to function. From its Mbao site, SAR supplies the domestic market day after day, keeping people moving and industry running.
Key dates
Creation of SAR
Foundation of the African Refining Company
Start of operations
Effective start of operations on October 31 with an initial capacity of 600,000 tons per year
Official inauguration
Official inauguration on January 27 by President Léopold Sédar Senghor
Key figures
Senegal’s annual hydrocarbon consumption
Over the period, the country’s hydrocarbon consumption has held at around 3 million tonnes a year.
Direct jobs
309employeesIndirect jobs
300staffAnnual output
1.5million tonnesNet profit (2025)
39billion FCFATax contribution (22-24)
209billion FCFACertifications
News
Video library
Our locations
Headquarters
15 Boulevard de la République, Dakar
Near the Presidential Palace
Dakar, Senegal
Refinery
Km 18, Rufisque Road
Near Sicap Mbao roundabout
Dakar, Senegal
Our partners

TotalEnergies
Puma Energy

Senelec

Elton

Vivo Energy

Ola Energy

LOCAFRIQUE

ITOC-SA

Petrosen

Sahara Group

ESP

BP
Woodside Energy

UAM

TotalEnergies
Puma Energy

Senelec

Elton

Vivo Energy

Ola Energy

LOCAFRIQUE

ITOC-SA

Petrosen

Sahara Group

ESP

BP
Woodside Energy

UAM

TotalEnergies
Puma Energy

Senelec

Elton

Vivo Energy

Ola Energy

LOCAFRIQUE

ITOC-SA

Petrosen

Sahara Group

ESP

BP
Woodside Energy

UAM




