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GUIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF DOWNSTREAM GAS FACILITIES IN NIGERIA (LPG, CNG, LNG) ISSUED BY
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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF GAS STORAGE AND UTILISATION FACILITIES IN NIGERIA Code: DPR Guide 0020 - 2020 Revision Date: 1st September 2020 This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved 14 ii. The fill points for storage tank/vessel shall be positioned such that other vehicle movements does not pose risk to tanker discharge, and accidental releases does not pose an immediate threat to personnel. iii. Tanks and piping must be constructed with materials that provide appropriate level of safety and environmental protection. e.g. carbon steel, reinforced fibre glass or others acceptable to DPR. iv. All storage tank design specification details shall be conspicuously displayed. v. All storage tanks shall be fitted with pressure relief valves, pressure gauges and important safety equipment. Lightning protection shall be installed as appropriate. vi. Water sprinkler system shall be provided at the top of the vessel. If required, access ladder to the top of the gas storage shall be provided for inspection and maintenance needs. vii. Storage systems and vessels shall be fitted with over pressure protection devices to release excess pressure under normal operating conditions and in emergency situations. viii. Manually operated valves shall also be fitted to release pressure during maintenance. Note: All propane storage and handling facilities shall comply with Propane Rated Standards. 3.4.1 Additional Requirements for Underground LPG Tank Burial and Leak Test Only LPG storage tanks may be buried. The requirements for tank burial include the following: i. No tank or tanks shall be buried without DPR approval and the burial must be witnessed by DPR officials.
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