Can private companies import crude oil into Panama?

No domestic production; transit and bunkering hub.

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

Imported and stored at Bahía Las Minas, Charco Azul (Pacific) and Chiriquí Grande (Atlantic) — TPP pipeline crosses isthmus.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Panama regulations?

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

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Panama — oil import rules

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

Open to private trade3

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 domestic production; transit and bunkering hub.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeImported and stored at Bahía Las Minas, Charco Azul (Pacific) and Chiriquí Grande (Atlantic) — TPP pipeline crosses isthmus.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeCosta Norte LNG (AES) supplies regional power.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Panama?: No domestic production; transit and bunkering hub.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Panama?: Imported and stored at Bahía Las Minas, Charco Azul (Pacific) and Chiriquí Grande (Atlantic) — TPP pipeline crosses isthmus.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Panama regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Panama 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 Panama? Run a free check first.