Can private companies import crude oil into Albania?

Albpetrol state operator. Patos-Marinza (heavy crude) operated by Bankers Petroleum/Geo-Jade. AKBN concession required.

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

Ballsh refinery (limited output). Heavy net importer of refined product via Durrës and Vlorë.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Albania regulations?

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

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Albania — oil import rules

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

Open to private trade3

Restricted1

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 tradeAlbpetrol state operator. Patos-Marinza (heavy crude) operated by Bankers Petroleum/Geo-Jade. AKBN concession required.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeBallsh refinery (limited output). Heavy net importer of refined product via Durrës and Vlorë.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicence required: ministry_license.
LNGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeNo LNG terminal. Vlora LNG project long-stalled.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Albania?: Albpetrol state operator. Patos-Marinza (heavy crude) operated by Bankers Petroleum/Geo-Jade. AKBN concession required.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Albania?: Ballsh refinery (limited output). Heavy net importer of refined product via Durrës and Vlorë.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Albania regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Albania are gated against these rules automatically.

Use this jurisdiction

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 Albania? Run a free check first.