Can private companies import crude oil into Australia?

Major condensate exporter (NWS, Wheatstone, Ichthys, Prelude). Onshore production declining. Cossack, Pyrenees, Vincent grades.

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

Lytton (Ampol) and Geelong (Viva Energy) — only two operating refineries after Altona/Kwinana closures. Net importer.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Australia regulations?

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

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Australia — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Australia-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

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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 tradeMajor condensate exporter (NWS, Wheatstone, Ichthys, Prelude). Onshore production declining. Cossack, Pyrenees, Vincent grades.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLytton (Ampol) and Geelong (Viva Energy) — only two operating refineries after Altona/Kwinana closures. Net importer.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeWorld's largest LNG exporter alongside Qatar/US. NWS, Pluto, Gorgon, Wheatstone, Ichthys, Prelude FLNG (offshore), Curtis Island Gladstone trio (QCLNG/APLNG/GLNG).

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Australia?: Major condensate exporter (NWS, Wheatstone, Ichthys, Prelude). Onshore production declining. Cossack, Pyrenees, Vincent grades.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Australia?: Lytton (Ampol) and Geelong (Viva Energy) — only two operating refineries after Altona/Kwinana closures. Net importer.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Australia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Australia 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 Australia? Run a free check first.