Uruguay · Regulatory
Crude oil in Uruguay
JurisdictionUruguay
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeBLOCKED
Not tradeable by private parties
ANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.
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 Uruguay?
- No. ANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.
- What license is typically required?
- ANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Uruguay rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Uruguay is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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