Can private companies import crude oil into Curacao?

The Isla refinery (formerly leased to PDVSA, now under RdK) has been largely idle since 2019. PDVSA-era contracts are sanctions-exposed under US OFAC Venezuela measures. Any crude transaction touching Isla / RdK requires fresh OFAC review.

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

Active downstream market; bunkering and product trading at Bullenbaai terminal. Licensed importers and marketers.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Curacao regulations?

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

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Curacao — oil import rules

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

Open to private trade2

Restricted1

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 routeThe Isla refinery (formerly leased to PDVSA, now under RdK) has been largely idle since 2019. PDVSA-era contracts are sanctions-exposed under US OFAC Venezuela measures. Any crude transaction touching Isla / RdK requires fresh OFAC review.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeActive downstream market; bunkering and product trading at Bullenbaai terminal. Licensed importers and marketers.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicensed distribution.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Curacao?: The Isla refinery (formerly leased to PDVSA, now under RdK) has been largely idle since 2019. PDVSA-era contracts are sanctions-exposed under US OFAC Venezuela measures. Any crude transaction touching Isla / RdK requires fresh OFAC review.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Curacao?: Active downstream market; bunkering and product trading at Bullenbaai terminal. Licensed importers and marketers.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Curacao regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Curacao 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 Curacao? Run a free check first.