Eritrea · Regulatory
Crude oil in Eritrea
JurisdictionEritrea
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeBLOCKED
Not tradeable by private parties
Refinery (Assab) is not in commercial operation. Crude trade not applicable.
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 Eritrea?
- No. Refinery (Assab) is not in commercial operation. Crude trade not applicable.
- What license is typically required?
- Refinery (Assab) is not in commercial operation. Crude trade not applicable.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Eritrea rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Eritrea is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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