New Zealand · Regulatory
Crude oil in New Zealand
JurisdictionNew Zealand
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeALLOWED
Allowed for private trade
Marsden Point refinery converted to import-only terminal April 2022. Crude imports largely ceased; refined-product imports dominate. Open market — standard NZ Companies Office registration.
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 New Zealand?
- Yes. Marsden Point refinery converted to import-only terminal April 2022. Crude imports largely ceased; refined-product imports dominate. Open market — standard NZ Companies Office registration.
- What license is typically required?
- Marsden Point refinery converted to import-only terminal April 2022. Crude imports largely ceased; refined-product imports dominate. Open market — standard NZ Companies Office registration.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against New Zealand rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into New Zealand is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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