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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  
 
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generated onsite. Proper record of all waste consignment notes should be kept. 
iv. 
Gas Storage and Utilization Facility shall ensure that only a DPR accredited 
waste manager is engaged.  
 
4.12 Facility Inspection  
1. Gas Storage and Utilisation Facility shall deploy the best means of inspection to 
prevent loss of containment from occurring and appropriate mitigation measures 
shall be applied should one occur to keep the Facility in sound condition.  
2. Facility Operators shall follow manufacturer instructions, industry and regulatory 
standards in line with good oil field practice in the facility maintenance and inspection 
of tanks, and other equipment in the facility.  
3. All jobs shall be in line with a job permit system that is duly authorized. 
  
4.13 Conducting Inspections 
1. Facility Inspections shall be on a regular basis in a standardized fashion. Daily, 
operator shall walk through the facility to note overall facility condition.  
2. The formal and thorough inspection through an approved checklist and methodology 
shall be conducted as and when due by an appropriate inspector or company as 
applicable.  
3. The inspection shall cover all important areas of the Facility and equipment.  
4. The Facility shall be required to demonstrate or show evidence how they complete 
the inspection form, follow up on findings, fix deficiencies and how significant 
problems are handled. 
5. The appropriate Inspectors and company conducting the inspection shall be required 
to possess relevant certification and qualifications to carry out the inspection.