Can private companies import crude oil into Senegal?

Sangomar field (Woodside-operated, Petrosen partner) first oil 2024 — Senegal's first commercial production.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Senegal?

SAR (Société Africaine de Raffinage) — Dakar.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Senegal regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Senegal are gated against these rules automatically.

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Senegal — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Senegal-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade4

Restricted0

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeSangomar field (Woodside-operated, Petrosen partner) first oil 2024 — Senegal's first commercial production.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeSAR (Société Africaine de Raffinage) — Dakar.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeGTA (Greater Tortue Ahmeyim) LNG — shared with Mauritania, BP-operated FLNG. Phase 1 first gas 2024–25.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Senegal?: Sangomar field (Woodside-operated, Petrosen partner) first oil 2024 — Senegal's first commercial production.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Senegal?: SAR (Société Africaine de Raffinage) — Dakar.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Senegal regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Senegal are gated against these rules automatically.

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These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Senegal? Run a free check first.