Somalia · Regulatory
Crude oil in Somalia
Not tradeable by private parties
No commercial production. Upstream licensing under SPA is in early stages and contested in some regions.
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 Somalia?
- No. No commercial production. Upstream licensing under SPA is in early stages and contested in some regions.
- What license is typically required?
- No commercial production. Upstream licensing under SPA is in early stages and contested in some regions.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Somalia 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 Somalia is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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