Aruba · Regulatory
Crude oil in Aruba
Restricted: government / monopoly route
The San Nicolas refinery (formerly leased to Citgo / Valero) has been idle since 2012; intermittent restart attempts. Crude trading on Aruba is currently limited. Any Citgo-related transaction is sanctions-relevant given the Venezuela parentage.
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 Aruba?
- No. The San Nicolas refinery (formerly leased to Citgo / Valero) has been idle since 2012; intermittent restart attempts. Crude trading on Aruba is currently limited. Any Citgo-related transaction is sanctions-relevant given the Venezuela parentage.
- What license is typically required?
- The San Nicolas refinery (formerly leased to Citgo / Valero) has been idle since 2012; intermittent restart attempts. Crude trading on Aruba is currently limited. Any Citgo-related transaction is sanctions-relevant given the Venezuela parentage.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Aruba rules?
- Yes. The free name check on this page and the paid Counterparty Screen both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Aruba is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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