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All Australia products

Crude oil in Australia

JurisdictionAustralia
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED

Allowed for private trade

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

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

Can private companies import Crude oil into Australia?
Yes. Major condensate exporter (NWS, Wheatstone, Ichthys, Prelude). Onshore production declining. Cossack, Pyrenees, Vincent grades.
What license is typically required?
Major condensate exporter (NWS, Wheatstone, Ichthys, Prelude). Onshore production declining. Cossack, Pyrenees, Vincent grades.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Australia rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Australia is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

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