Kenya · Regulatory
Crude oil in Kenya
Status
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Crude oil imports are controlled by Kenya's Open Tender System (OTS). Private companies cannot independently import crude.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Kenya?
- No. Crude oil imports are controlled by Kenya's Open Tender System (OTS). Private companies cannot independently import crude.
- What license is typically required?
- Crude oil imports are controlled by Kenya's Open Tender System (OTS). Private companies cannot independently import crude.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil listings against Kenya rules?
- Yes. OilFlow's matching engine blocks impossible listings — for example, a private buyer-side Crude oil listing into Kenya will be rejected automatically if this page says blocked or restricted.
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