Ireland · Regulatory
Crude oil in Ireland
JurisdictionIreland
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED
Allowed for private trade
Whitegate refinery (Irving Oil) — only refinery in Ireland. Heavy product-import dependency (Dublin, Cork, Shannon Foynes).
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 Ireland?
- Yes. Whitegate refinery (Irving Oil) — only refinery in Ireland. Heavy product-import dependency (Dublin, Cork, Shannon Foynes).
- What license is typically required?
- Whitegate refinery (Irving Oil) — only refinery in Ireland. Heavy product-import dependency (Dublin, Cork, Shannon Foynes).
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Ireland rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Ireland is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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