Mexico · Regulatory
Crude oil in Mexico
Status
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Pemex dominates production and exports (Maya, Olmeca, Isthmus blends). Private upstream allowed via CNH contracts but recent policy has favored Pemex.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Mexico?
- No. Pemex dominates production and exports (Maya, Olmeca, Isthmus blends). Private upstream allowed via CNH contracts but recent policy has favored Pemex.
- What license is typically required?
- Pemex dominates production and exports (Maya, Olmeca, Isthmus blends). Private upstream allowed via CNH contracts but recent policy has favored Pemex.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil listings against Mexico rules?
- Yes. OilFlow's matching engine blocks impossible listings — for example, a private buyer-side Crude oil listing into Mexico will be rejected automatically if this page says blocked or restricted.
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