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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

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2. Gas Storage and Utilisation Facility shall have duly approved emergency response and
preparedness plan which shall be available on Demand.
3. The facility operators and workers shall be familiar with emergency response and
preparedness plan, emergency actions, appropriate resources and equipment.
4. This emergency procedure shall have in-built scenarios and management and shall be
tested in drills regularly.
5. Emergency notification placards which boldly list 24-hour emergency phone numbers
shall be posted at the strategic places in the facility.

4.9
Fire Precautions and System
1. Ensure all special, technical and organizational measures are in place in the Facility to
prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire or explosion, prevent the rapid spread and
minimize its intensity should such an event occur in the premises in connection with
the carrying out of any work process.
2. Fire extinguishers must be kept pressurized and should be checked every month.

4.10 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
The MSDS for each product stored at the facility should be kept at the site.
4.11 Waste Management
The Facility shall have a comprehensive waste management system which shall ensure
that:
i.
Proper waste segregation into its individual waste streams are adopted
ii.
Wastes are properly contained in sealed drums or skips and labelled properly
iii.
Cradle to grave philosophy is adopted by the operator as it is the responsibility
of an operator to ensure proper handling and management of all waste