During the presentation of its annual results, the Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR), the flagship of the Senegalese oil industry, announced a record net profit of 35 billion CFA francs for the year 2025. This exceptional performance, which comes at a time of profound change in the national energy sector, marks the success of the company's modernisation and capacity expansion plan.
This unprecedented result is the direct outcome of the massive investments made in recent years to upgrade the infrastructure of the Mbao refinery. Increased processing capacity and optimisation of production units have enabled SAR to significantly improve its yields. By managing to process larger volumes while reducing operating costs, the company has been able to take advantage of the sub-regional market dynamics, thereby consolidating its position as a leader in the supply of quality petroleum products.
Beyond the figures, this record profit reinforces Senegal's credibility on the international energy scene. The SAR's financial health provides the government with a robust sovereign tool to guarantee the country's energy security. These technological and financial dividends come at a crucial time, as Senegal consolidates its status as a hydrocarbon-producing country. The SAR's ability to process resources locally and generate added value sends a strong signal to development partners and international investors.
Bolstered by this financial strength, SAR's management has already announced its intention to continue investing in energy transition and improving environmental standards. The objective for 2026 is to maintain this growth trajectory while adapting industrial facilities to new types of locally produced crude oil. With a profit of 35 billion CFA francs, SAR is no longer content to be a simple refiner; it is asserting itself as the driving force behind Senegal's industrial emergence, capable of combining financial performance with public service missions.