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Jamaica · Regulatory

Crude oil in Jamaica

JurisdictionJamaica
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED

Restricted — government / monopoly route

Petrojam operates the Kingston refinery; crude procurement is via Petrojam tendering. The historical PDVSA stake is subject to US OFAC Venezuela-related sanctions exposure; operator must verify current ownership and sanctions status before any crude transaction touching Petrojam.

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 Jamaica?
No. Petrojam operates the Kingston refinery; crude procurement is via Petrojam tendering. The historical PDVSA stake is subject to US OFAC Venezuela-related sanctions exposure; operator must verify current ownership and sanctions status before any crude transaction touching Petrojam.
What license is typically required?
Petrojam operates the Kingston refinery; crude procurement is via Petrojam tendering. The historical PDVSA stake is subject to US OFAC Venezuela-related sanctions exposure; operator must verify current ownership and sanctions status before any crude transaction touching Petrojam.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Jamaica rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Jamaica is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

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This rule is one row of the Regulatory Matrix API: 235 jurisdictions, product tradability, payment-term constraints, license requirements, from $99/mo. Checking a specific Crude oil counterparty in Jamaica? Run a free check first.