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All New Zealand products

Crude oil in New Zealand

JurisdictionNew Zealand
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED

Allowed for private trade

Marsden Point refinery converted to import-only terminal April 2022. Crude imports largely ceased; refined-product imports dominate. Open market — standard NZ Companies Office registration.

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

Can private companies import Crude oil into New Zealand?
Yes. Marsden Point refinery converted to import-only terminal April 2022. Crude imports largely ceased; refined-product imports dominate. Open market — standard NZ Companies Office registration.
What license is typically required?
Marsden Point refinery converted to import-only terminal April 2022. Crude imports largely ceased; refined-product imports dominate. Open market — standard NZ Companies Office registration.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against New Zealand rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into New Zealand is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

This rule is one row of the Regulatory Matrix API: 235 jurisdictions, product tradability, payment-term constraints, license requirements, from $99/mo. Checking a specific Crude oil counterparty in New Zealand? Run a free check first.