Can private companies import crude oil into Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba)?

No refinery. Sint Eustatius is home to a major crude-storage terminal (BORCO / GTI / now under various operators) — storage operators are licensed, but third-party spot crude trading from a BQ-only nexus is not standard.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba)?

Small domestic markets across the three islands; supply via licensed marketers. Bonaire BOPEC terminal historically served as a storage / transhipment node.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) are gated against these rules automatically.

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Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba)-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade0

Restricted3

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 routeNo refinery. Sint Eustatius is home to a major crude-storage terminal (BORCO / GTI / now under various operators) — storage operators are licensed, but third-party spot crude trading from a BQ-only nexus is not standard.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)RESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSmall domestic markets across the three islands; supply via licensed marketers. Bonaire BOPEC terminal historically served as a storage / transhipment node.
LPGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSmall domestic market.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba)?: No refinery. Sint Eustatius is home to a major crude-storage terminal (BORCO / GTI / now under various operators) — storage operators are licensed, but third-party spot crude trading from a BQ-only nexus is not standard.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba)?: Small domestic markets across the three islands; supply via licensed marketers. Bonaire BOPEC terminal historically served as a storage / transhipment node.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) 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 Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba)? Run a free check first.