Zambia · Regulatory
Crude oil in Zambia
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Indeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.
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 Zambia?
- No. Indeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.
- What license is typically required?
- Indeni refinery is not operating in feedstock-refining mode (converted to finished-product storage). Crude imports through TAZAMA pipeline historically; currently finished-product imports dominate.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Zambia rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Zambia is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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