Can private companies import crude oil into Finland?

Neste (state-majority owned, ~36%) operates Porvoo and Naantali (closed 2021) refineries. Neste Porvoo pivoted to renewable feedstocks. Halted all Russian crude imports 2022.

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

Neste is a global renewable diesel/SAF leader. EN 590 / EN 228 quality.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Finland regulations?

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

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Finland — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Finland-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

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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 tradeNeste (state-majority owned, ~36%) operates Porvoo and Naantali (closed 2021) refineries. Neste Porvoo pivoted to renewable feedstocks. Halted all Russian crude imports 2022.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeNeste is a global renewable diesel/SAF leader. EN 590 / EN 228 quality.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeInkoo FSRU (Exemplar) and Hamina small-scale LNG operational. Balticconnector pipeline to Estonia (recommissioned 2024 post-sabotage).

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Finland?: Neste (state-majority owned, ~36%) operates Porvoo and Naantali (closed 2021) refineries. Neste Porvoo pivoted to renewable feedstocks. Halted all Russian crude imports 2022.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Finland?: Neste is a global renewable diesel/SAF leader. EN 590 / EN 228 quality.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Finland regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Finland 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 Finland? Run a free check first.