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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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i.
Clean Water Reservoir of minimum size 15 cubic metres.
ii.
Functional firefighting gadgets must be kept handy and at alert.
iii.
At least two dry chemical powder fire extinguishers less than 9kg each and
suitable for CNG fires with a test fire rating of at least 21A and 183B as defined
in MSA EN 3-7:2004 should be readily available at strategic locations to deal with
fires adjacent to the meter/vehicle being filled.
iv.
Sources of ignition shall not be permitted inside the transfer point. Trucks
themselves are not considered sources of ignition.
v.
Warning/safety signs shall be conspicuously displayed at dispensing points.
vi.
A portable fire extinguisher not less than 9kg and suitable for CNG fires with a
test fire rating of at least 21A and 183B as defined in MSA EN 3-7:2004 should be
readily available at the dispensing area and other strategic locations to deal
with fires.
vii.
Fire hydrant system and booster pumps shall be made available.
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MINIMUM HSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF FACILITY
4.1
Facility Competent Person
1. Facility operations shall be conducted by competent persons that are duly qualified
and possess satisfactory training to carry out assigned functions.
2. The Facility shall put in place access control to screen out persons not connected with
the operations and ensure that only competent persons who have specific functions
are allowed at tank storage and other hazardous area.
3. All activities and operations in the Facility shall be supervised by a competent
personnel/Manager
4.2
Minimum Training for Facility Competent Persons
1. Compression Facility shall be required to provide training to competent/responsible
person in the facility covering safe work procedures and emergency actions.
2. Training records and training content shall be maintained for five years and will be