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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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any increase in gas concentration.
4. Adequate safety equipment and devices shall be provided for workers entering the
tank for their protection and survival in case of emergency while working in the tank.
5. The tanks shall be subjected to thorough visual and non-destructive test inspections
and Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) of tank shells, roof, shall be carried out
and records made available on demand.
6. Any defect affecting the integrity and operability of the tanks observed shall be
repaired and/or rectified.
4.17.2 Tank Entering
1. Only trained and qualified persons should conduct internal inspections. Under no
circumstances should anyone else enter the tanks.
2. No workman, without appropriate breathing apparatus, shall be allowed to enter a
hydrocarbon storage tank for cleaning or inspection unless it is free of hydrocarbon
and is continuously ventilated.
3. The tank shall be certified safe by a competent person and there must be strict
adherence to confined space entry procedure.

4.18 Operations, Report and Returns
All Gas Storage and Utilisation Facilities shall furnish the DPR with periodic reports (on
quarterly bases or as may be required). The report shall detail the volume of product
received and utilised, price, operational highlights and issues during the period.

4.19 Reporting of Incidents
1. The Facility shall establish procedure for reporting, documenting, follow-up and
closing out near misses, incidents and accidents.
2. Whenever fire occurs at the Facility or in case of serious injury or fatality, a report of