Cambodia · Regulatory
Crude oil in Cambodia
JurisdictionCambodia
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Small Block A offshore production (Apsara field, KrisEnergy operated, has been in suspended/wind-down status); planned Sihanoukville refinery never reached operations. CNPA licensing required.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Cambodia?
- No. Small Block A offshore production (Apsara field, KrisEnergy operated, has been in suspended/wind-down status); planned Sihanoukville refinery never reached operations. CNPA licensing required.
- What license is typically required?
- Small Block A offshore production (Apsara field, KrisEnergy operated, has been in suspended/wind-down status); planned Sihanoukville refinery never reached operations. CNPA licensing required.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Cambodia rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Cambodia is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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