All Uruguay products

Crude oil in Uruguay

JurisdictionUruguay
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeBLOCKED

Not tradeable by private parties

ANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.

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 Uruguay?
No. ANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.
What license is typically required?
ANCAP state monopoly on crude import and refining (La Teja refinery). Private crude import not permitted.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Uruguay rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Uruguay is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

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