Curacao · Regulatory
Crude oil in Curacao
Restricted — government / monopoly route
The Isla refinery (formerly leased to PDVSA, now under RdK) has been largely idle since 2019. PDVSA-era contracts are sanctions-exposed under US OFAC Venezuela measures. Any crude transaction touching Isla / RdK requires fresh OFAC review.
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 Curacao?
- No. The Isla refinery (formerly leased to PDVSA, now under RdK) has been largely idle since 2019. PDVSA-era contracts are sanctions-exposed under US OFAC Venezuela measures. Any crude transaction touching Isla / RdK requires fresh OFAC review.
- What license is typically required?
- The Isla refinery (formerly leased to PDVSA, now under RdK) has been largely idle since 2019. PDVSA-era contracts are sanctions-exposed under US OFAC Venezuela measures. Any crude transaction touching Isla / RdK requires fresh OFAC review.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Curacao rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Curacao is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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