Can private companies import crude oil into Vietnam?

Petrovietnam dominant. Bach Ho, Su Tu Den, Rang Dong fields. Vietnam is a net product importer (production declining).

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

Nghi Son (50% Idemitsu), Dung Quat refineries cover ~70% of domestic demand.

Does OilFlow screen listings against Vietnam regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page drives the matching engine — buyer-side listings that can't legally clear in Vietnam are rejected before they reach a seller.

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Vietnam — oil import rules

3 product categories open to private trade, 1 restricted, 0 blocked. These are the same rules the OilFlow matching engine uses when screening listings destined for Vietnam.

Product-by-product

Crude oil: Restricted — government/monopoly routePetrovietnam dominant. Bach Ho, Su Tu Den, Rang Dong fields. Vietnam is a net product importer (production declining).
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet): Allowed for private tradeNghi Son (50% Idemitsu), Dung Quat refineries cover ~70% of domestic demand.
LPG: Allowed for private tradeStandard licensing applies. No special restrictions recorded.
LNG: Allowed for private tradeThi Vai LNG terminal (PV Gas) operational 2023; Hai Linh emerging.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Vietnam?: Petrovietnam dominant. Bach Ho, Su Tu Den, Rang Dong fields. Vietnam is a net product importer (production declining).
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Vietnam?: Nghi Son (50% Idemitsu), Dung Quat refineries cover ~70% of domestic demand.
Does OilFlow screen listings against Vietnam regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page drives the matching engine — buyer-side listings that can't legally clear in Vietnam are rejected before they reach a seller.

Work this corridor

OilFlow Network screens every listing against these rules before it reaches the matching engine. Founding partners see matched counterparties flagged for regulatory fit automatically.