Can private companies import LNG into Brazil?

Yes. Private importers can trade LNG in Brazil with the usual licensing regime.

What license is typically required?

Standard country-specific petroleum licensing. See the Brazil page for the regulator.

Does OilFlow screen LNG counterparties against Brazil rules?

Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private LNG deal into Brazil is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

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Brazil · Regulatory

LNG in Brazil

JurisdictionBrazil

ProductLNG

Private tradeALLOWED

Allowed for private trade

Private importers can trade LNG in Brazil under the usual licensing regime.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import LNG into Brazil?: Yes. Private importers can trade LNG in Brazil with the usual licensing regime.
What license is typically required?: Standard country-specific petroleum licensing. See the Brazil page for the regulator.
Does OilFlow screen LNG counterparties against Brazil rules?: Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private LNG deal into Brazil is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

Other products in Brazil

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Screen this corridor

This rule is one row of the Regulatory Matrix API: 235 jurisdictions, product tradability, payment-term constraints, license requirements, from $99/mo. Checking a specific LNG counterparty in Brazil? Run a free check first.