Dominican Republic · Regulatory
Crude oil in Dominican Republic
JurisdictionDominican Republic
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Refidomsa (state-owned, formerly with PDVSA participation now Dominican-controlled) operates Haina refinery; crude import via Refidomsa.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Dominican Republic?
- No. Refidomsa (state-owned, formerly with PDVSA participation now Dominican-controlled) operates Haina refinery; crude import via Refidomsa.
- What license is typically required?
- Refidomsa (state-owned, formerly with PDVSA participation now Dominican-controlled) operates Haina refinery; crude import via Refidomsa.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Dominican Republic rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Dominican Republic is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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