Can private companies import crude oil into Namibia?

No commercial production yet. TotalEnergies (Venus), Shell (Graff, Jonker), Galp (Mopane) Orange Basin discoveries 2022–24 pre-FID. Significant resources but development timeline 2027+.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Namibia?

No refinery; product imports via Walvis Bay.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Namibia regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Namibia are gated against these rules automatically.

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Namibia — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Namibia-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade2

Restricted1

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeNo commercial production yet. TotalEnergies (Venus), Shell (Graff, Jonker), Galp (Mopane) Orange Basin discoveries 2022–24 pre-FID. Significant resources but development timeline 2027+.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeNo refinery; product imports via Walvis Bay.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Namibia?: No commercial production yet. TotalEnergies (Venus), Shell (Graff, Jonker), Galp (Mopane) Orange Basin discoveries 2022–24 pre-FID. Significant resources but development timeline 2027+.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Namibia?: No refinery; product imports via Walvis Bay.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Namibia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Namibia are gated against these rules automatically.

Use this jurisdiction

These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Namibia? Run a free check first.