Timor-Leste · Regulatory
Crude oil in Timor-Leste
JurisdictionTimor-Leste
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED
Allowed for private trade
ANPM regulates Timor Sea upstream. Bayu-Undan (in decline), Greater Sunrise development pending. Production-sharing contracts via ANPM.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Timor-Leste?
- Yes. ANPM regulates Timor Sea upstream. Bayu-Undan (in decline), Greater Sunrise development pending. Production-sharing contracts via ANPM.
- What license is typically required?
- ANPM regulates Timor Sea upstream. Bayu-Undan (in decline), Greater Sunrise development pending. Production-sharing contracts via ANPM.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Timor-Leste rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Timor-Leste is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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