Does OilFlow screen Crude oil listings against China rules?

Yes. OilFlow's matching engine blocks impossible listings — for example, a private buyer-side Crude oil listing into China will be rejected automatically if this page says blocked or restricted.

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Crude oil in China

Status

Restricted — government / monopoly route

Crude imports controlled via MOFCOM quota system. State majors (Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, Sinochem) hold structural quotas; independent 'teapot' refiners (Shandong) receive annual NDC allocations. Private quota holders also exist (Hengli, Zhejiang Petrochemical, Shenghong).

Frequently asked

Can private companies import Crude oil into China?: No. Crude imports controlled via MOFCOM quota system. State majors (Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, Sinochem) hold structural quotas; independent 'teapot' refiners (Shandong) receive annual NDC allocations. Private quota holders also exist (Hengli, Zhejiang Petrochemical, Shenghong).
What license is typically required?: Crude imports controlled via MOFCOM quota system. State majors (Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, Sinochem) hold structural quotas; independent 'teapot' refiners (Shandong) receive annual NDC allocations. Private quota holders also exist (Hengli, Zhejiang Petrochemical, Shenghong).
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil listings against China rules?: Yes. OilFlow's matching engine blocks impossible listings — for example, a private buyer-side Crude oil listing into China will be rejected automatically if this page says blocked or restricted.

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