Regulatory
Denmark — oil import rules
These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Denmark-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 tradeOpen market. North Sea production (TotalEnergies operator, Nordsøfonden state participation) — Halfdan, Dan, Tyra grades. Fredericia refinery (Crossbridge/KKR).
- Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED
- Allowed for private tradeOpen market. Kalundborg refinery (Equinor).
- LPGALLOWED
- Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
- LNGALLOWED
- Allowed for private tradeNo primary LNG import terminal; Energinet pipeline-fed. Baltic Pipe (Norway → DK → PL) operational 2022.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import crude oil into Denmark?
- Open market. North Sea production (TotalEnergies operator, Nordsøfonden state participation) — Halfdan, Dan, Tyra grades. Fredericia refinery (Crossbridge/KKR).
- Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Denmark?
- Open market. Kalundborg refinery (Equinor).
- Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Denmark regulations?
- Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Denmark are gated against these rules automatically.