Martinique · Regulatory
Crude oil in Martinique
JurisdictionMartinique
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED
Allowed for private trade
SARA (Société Anonyme de la Raffinerie des Antilles) operates the Fort-de-France refinery — the only refinery in the French Caribbean. Crude imports primarily light sweet (formerly from Venezuela; now diversified).
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 Martinique?
- Yes. SARA (Société Anonyme de la Raffinerie des Antilles) operates the Fort-de-France refinery — the only refinery in the French Caribbean. Crude imports primarily light sweet (formerly from Venezuela; now diversified).
- What license is typically required?
- SARA (Société Anonyme de la Raffinerie des Antilles) operates the Fort-de-France refinery — the only refinery in the French Caribbean. Crude imports primarily light sweet (formerly from Venezuela; now diversified).
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Martinique rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Martinique is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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