Chile · Regulatory
Crude oil in Chile
JurisdictionChile
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
ENAP (Empresa Nacional del Petróleo) state-controlled and dominates crude imports / refining (Aconcagua, Bío Bío, Gregorio). Private crude trading possible but commercially marginal.
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 Chile?
- No. ENAP (Empresa Nacional del Petróleo) state-controlled and dominates crude imports / refining (Aconcagua, Bío Bío, Gregorio). Private crude trading possible but commercially marginal.
- What license is typically required?
- ENAP (Empresa Nacional del Petróleo) state-controlled and dominates crude imports / refining (Aconcagua, Bío Bío, Gregorio). Private crude trading possible but commercially marginal.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Chile rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Chile is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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