Can private companies import crude oil into Colombia?

Ecopetrol dominant; private E&P via ANH contracts. Vasconia, Castilla Blend, Caño Limón priced vs Brent. OCENSA, Caño Limón pipelines.

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

Cartagena (Reficar), Barrancabermeja refineries.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Colombia regulations?

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

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Colombia — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Colombia-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade4

Restricted0

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 oilALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeEcopetrol dominant; private E&P via ANH contracts. Vasconia, Castilla Blend, Caño Limón priced vs Brent. OCENSA, Caño Limón pipelines.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeCartagena (Reficar), Barrancabermeja refineries.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeCartagena LNG (SPEC) imports; small market.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Colombia?: Ecopetrol dominant; private E&P via ANH contracts. Vasconia, Castilla Blend, Caño Limón priced vs Brent. OCENSA, Caño Limón pipelines.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Colombia?: Cartagena (Reficar), Barrancabermeja refineries.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Colombia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Colombia 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 Colombia? Run a free check first.