Can private companies import crude oil into New Caledonia?

No refinery. New Caledonia is a refined-product importer only — nickel-mining-dominated industrial demand.

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

Imports via Nouméa port. Total Pacifique and Pacific Petroleum supply retail. Nickel-pyrometallurgy fuel-oil demand is a major component of consumption.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against New Caledonia regulations?

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

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New Caledonia — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for New Caledonia-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

Blocked1

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 oilBLOCKED: Not tradeable by private partiesNo refinery. New Caledonia is a refined-product importer only — nickel-mining-dominated industrial demand.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeImports via Nouméa port. Total Pacifique and Pacific Petroleum supply retail. Nickel-pyrometallurgy fuel-oil demand is a major component of consumption.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicence required: dimenc_import_license.
LNGRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeNo LNG terminal — Prony Resources / Goro Nickel has LNG-import study but no FID.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into New Caledonia?: No refinery. New Caledonia is a refined-product importer only — nickel-mining-dominated industrial demand.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in New Caledonia?: Imports via Nouméa port. Total Pacifique and Pacific Petroleum supply retail. Nickel-pyrometallurgy fuel-oil demand is a major component of consumption.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against New Caledonia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for New Caledonia are gated against these rules automatically.

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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 New Caledonia? Run a free check first.