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 listings against Colombia regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page drives the matching engine — buyer-side listings that can't legally clear in Colombia are rejected before they reach a seller.

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Colombia — oil import rules

4 product categories open to private trade, 0 restricted, 0 blocked. These are the same rules the OilFlow matching engine uses when screening listings destined for Colombia.

Product-by-product

Crude oil: 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 for private tradeCartagena (Reficar), Barrancabermeja refineries.
LPG: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNG: 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 listings against Colombia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page drives the matching engine — buyer-side listings that can't legally clear in Colombia are rejected before they reach a seller.

Work this corridor

OilFlow Network screens every listing against these rules before it reaches the matching engine. Founding partners see matched counterparties flagged for regulatory fit automatically.