France · Regulatory
Crude oil in France
Allowed for private trade
Open market. TotalEnergies dominant downstream; Esso (ExxonMobil), Petroineos. Donges, Gonfreville, Feyzin, Lavéra refineries.
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 France?
- Yes. Open market. TotalEnergies dominant downstream; Esso (ExxonMobil), Petroineos. Donges, Gonfreville, Feyzin, Lavéra refineries.
- What license is typically required?
- Open market. TotalEnergies dominant downstream; Esso (ExxonMobil), Petroineos. Donges, Gonfreville, Feyzin, Lavéra refineries.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against France rules?
- Yes. The free name check on this page and the paid Counterparty Screen both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into France is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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