Myanmar (Burma) · Regulatory
Crude oil in Myanmar (Burma)
JurisdictionMyanmar (Burma)
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
MOGE state monopoly on upstream. EU sanctions (Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP as amended 2022) and US sanctions on MOGE (OFAC SDN designation Oct 2022) make MOGE engagement a HARD STOP for US/EU counterparties.
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 Myanmar (Burma)?
- No. MOGE state monopoly on upstream. EU sanctions (Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP as amended 2022) and US sanctions on MOGE (OFAC SDN designation Oct 2022) make MOGE engagement a HARD STOP for US/EU counterparties.
- What license is typically required?
- MOGE state monopoly on upstream. EU sanctions (Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP as amended 2022) and US sanctions on MOGE (OFAC SDN designation Oct 2022) make MOGE engagement a HARD STOP for US/EU counterparties.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Myanmar (Burma) rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Myanmar (Burma) is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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