Can private companies import crude oil into Aruba?

The San Nicolas refinery (formerly leased to Citgo / Valero) has been idle since 2012; intermittent restart attempts. Crude trading on Aruba is currently limited. Any Citgo-related transaction is sanctions-relevant given the Venezuela parentage.

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

Active downstream market. Licensed importers and marketers.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Aruba regulations?

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

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Aruba — oil import rules

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

Open to private trade2

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 oilRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeThe San Nicolas refinery (formerly leased to Citgo / Valero) has been idle since 2012; intermittent restart attempts. Crude trading on Aruba is currently limited. Any Citgo-related transaction is sanctions-relevant given the Venezuela parentage.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeActive downstream market. Licensed importers and marketers.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicensed distribution.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Aruba?: The San Nicolas refinery (formerly leased to Citgo / Valero) has been idle since 2012; intermittent restart attempts. Crude trading on Aruba is currently limited. Any Citgo-related transaction is sanctions-relevant given the Venezuela parentage.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Aruba?: Active downstream market. Licensed importers and marketers.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Aruba regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Aruba 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 Aruba? Run a free check first.