Mongolia · Regulatory
Crude oil in Mongolia
JurisdictionMongolia
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Small domestic crude production (Tamsag basin) exported to China. Sainshand refinery construction under way 2026; not yet producing. Production-sharing contracts via PAM.
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 Mongolia?
- No. Small domestic crude production (Tamsag basin) exported to China. Sainshand refinery construction under way 2026; not yet producing. Production-sharing contracts via PAM.
- What license is typically required?
- Small domestic crude production (Tamsag basin) exported to China. Sainshand refinery construction under way 2026; not yet producing. Production-sharing contracts via PAM.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Mongolia rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Mongolia is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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