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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 CNG
COMPRESSION FACILITIES IN NIGERIA
Code: DPR Guide 0029 - 2020

Revision Date: 1st September 2020

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2.2.2
Validity of Site Suitability Approval:
The site suitability approval shall be valid for 18 months in the first instance. This approval
and any renewal thereof is subject to the following:
i.
No Development/Encroachment of Public and Residential structures that was not
considered during the suitability approval.
ii.
No significant changes in the plot size capable of affecting the minimum safety
distances for the proposed capacity.
2.3
Approval to Construct/Approval to Install
Following receipt of Site Suitability Approval from the Department, the company shall
commence actions towards obtaining Approval to Construct/Install for the proposed
facility. The company shall pay the applicable fees, upload the required documents, and
satisfy the following requirements:
i.
A letter/ approved building plan from the appropriate Town Planning Authority,
authorizing the siting of the facility at the proposed site. The submission shall
contain all relevant drawings such as:
a. Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID),
b. Electrical and mechanical specifications,
c. Codes, Standards and Specification adopted in the design, construction
and installation of ancillary equipment.
ii.
A fire report by Chief Federal/State Fire officer or an officer authorized by him
on his behalf, that he is satisfied with the proposed arrangement for the
prevention of fire.
iii.
Any of the following shall subsist - Current Tax clearance certificate, Evidence
of Tax Payment, Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Evidence of tax exemption.
iv.
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy for the proposed plant, if less than
10 MT or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, if above 10 MT.