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All Zambia products

Crude oil in Zambia

JurisdictionZambia
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED

Restricted — government / monopoly route

Indeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Can private companies import Crude oil into Zambia?
No. Indeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.
What license is typically required?
Indeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Zambia rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Zambia is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

This rule is one row of the Regulatory Matrix API: 235 jurisdictions, product tradability, payment-term constraints, license requirements, from $99/mo. Checking a specific Crude oil counterparty in Zambia? Run a free check first.