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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 This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved 4 2.3.1 Review of Submitted Documents and Drawings The submissions shall be reviewed in line with specifications listed in Section 3 of this document. The objective of DPR’s review is to ensure safety-in-design and sustainable operation of CNG Compression Facility. Site inspection shall follow the satisfactory review of the documents and design. The site inspection shall, at the minimum, revalidate the requirements of the SSA. 2.3.2 Conditions for Approval to Construct/Install Approval to Construct shall have a validity of 30 months (in the first instance) on the following conditions: i. The facility shall commence meaningful development. The company shall update the nearest DPR office at least six months intervals. ii. Signpost shall be installed on site immediately after Approval to construct is granted. The signpost should indicate the name of the company and the reference number of the Approval letter. iii. The construction and installation shall comply with the requirements stated in Section 3. iv. Companies involved in building of facility, construction and fabrication of onsite Storage (cascade) tanks shall possess valid and appropriate DPR Oil and Gas Industry Service Permits. 2.4 License to Operate (LTO) for CNG Compression Facility Upon completion of construction works and leak tests, the company shall apply for LTO. The company shall pay the applicable fees and upload all statutory/technical requirements on the portal as follows: i. Valid Calibration Certificates/Report of Measuring Equipment for the facility issued by DPR accredited companies and witnessed by DPR in line with relevant standards. ii. Manufacturers’ Data Sheet for any Gas Compression Facility storage tanks.
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