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Gas Distribution Systems Regulations 2023

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(2)  Where, prior to the effective date of these Regulations, the holder of
petroleum pipeline licence with an existing gas distribution system has entered
into an agreement to provide distribution services on terms and conditions
inconsistent with the provisions of the Act or these Regulations, the existing
gas distribution system with a petroleum pipeline licence may, with the approval
of the Authority, continue to provide such services on the same terms and
conditions until the expiration of the petroleum pipeline licence.
(3) The holder of petroleum pipeline licence with an existing gas
distribution system shall, prior to the grant of a gas distribution licence,comply
with the technical standards and specifications, safety standards and quality-
of-service standards prescribed by the Authority.
(4)  A person who, prior to the effective date of these Regulations, has
established, constructed, or is operating a gas distribution system without a
petroleum pipeline licence shall not later than 90 days from the effective date
of these Regulations apply to the Authority for a gas distribution licence :
Provided that the application for a gas distribution licence shall be in accordance
with the provisions of the petroleum pipeline regulations and any other applicable
regulations made by the Authority.
(5) The activities of an existing gas distribution system shallbein
accordance with any other applicable regulations made by the Authority for
the establishment construction, modification, operation or maintenance of
pipelines.
12.  The fees in the Schedule to these Regulations shall be applicable to
the licensing of gas distribution systems in Nigeria.
13.  A person who —
(a)  fails to obtain a licence required in these Regulations,
(b)  fails to provide the information required in these Regulations,
(c)  makes a false declaration to the Authority or wilfully furnishes
information so required which is in any respect false or insufficient, or
(d)  fails to comply with any provision of these Regulations or any directive
given or condition of a licence issued in these Regulations,
may, in addition to the sanctions, fines and penalties contained in the Act, be
liable to an administrative penalty of not more than USD 1,000,000,and any
licence granted in these Regulations may be suspended or revoked.
14. The Authority may issue guidelines, rules, and directives for the
effective implementation of these Regulations.
Fees.
Schedule.
Offences
Authority
to  make
guidelines.