Can private companies import crude oil into Brunei?

Brunei Shell Petroleum (Government 50% / Shell 50%) operates all production. Seria Light grade. Limited private participation.

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

Hengyi Industries (Pulau Muara Besar) refinery — Chinese JV, major export refiner.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Brunei regulations?

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

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Brunei — oil import rules

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

Restricted2

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 routeBrunei Shell Petroleum (Government 50% / Shell 50%) operates all production. Seria Light grade. Limited private participation.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeHengyi Industries (Pulau Muara Besar) refinery — Chinese JV, major export refiner.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeBrunei LNG (Lumut — operating since 1972). Long-term Japanese/Korean contracts.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Brunei?: Brunei Shell Petroleum (Government 50% / Shell 50%) operates all production. Seria Light grade. Limited private participation.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Brunei?: Hengyi Industries (Pulau Muara Besar) refinery — Chinese JV, major export refiner.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Brunei regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Brunei 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 Brunei? Run a free check first.