Can private companies import crude oil into Suriname?

Staatsolie controls onshore + state share offshore. Block 58 (TotalEnergies/APA) at FID stage; first oil expected late decade. Saramacca grade for current onshore.

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

Tout Lui Faut refinery (Staatsolie). Limited capacity.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Suriname regulations?

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

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Suriname — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Suriname-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 routeStaatsolie controls onshore + state share offshore. Block 58 (TotalEnergies/APA) at FID stage; first oil expected late decade. Saramacca grade for current onshore.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeTout Lui Faut refinery (Staatsolie). Limited capacity.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Suriname?: Staatsolie controls onshore + state share offshore. Block 58 (TotalEnergies/APA) at FID stage; first oil expected late decade. Saramacca grade for current onshore.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Suriname?: Tout Lui Faut refinery (Staatsolie). Limited capacity.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Suriname regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Suriname 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 Suriname? Run a free check first.