All Bolivia products

Crude oil in Bolivia

JurisdictionBolivia
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeBLOCKED

Not tradeable by private parties

YPFB state monopoly on hydrocarbons under the 2005 Hydrocarbons Law. Private upstream participation only via service contracts with YPFB.

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 Bolivia?
No. YPFB state monopoly on hydrocarbons under the 2005 Hydrocarbons Law. Private upstream participation only via service contracts with YPFB.
What license is typically required?
YPFB state monopoly on hydrocarbons under the 2005 Hydrocarbons Law. Private upstream participation only via service contracts with YPFB.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Bolivia rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Bolivia is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

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