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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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made available to the DPR upon request.
3. The personnel shall be aware of Standard Operating Procedures, site-specific guide
and policy, safe practices, documentation and procedures in day-to-day operations.
4. The personnel shall undergo at an approved/ accredited Safety and Emergency
Training Centre in Nigeria HSE training to obtain the Minimum Safety Training for
Downstream (MISTDO).
5. Advanced training shall be carried out for personnel working directly in the
dangerous areas in the Facility as maybe peculiar to their jobs.
4.3
Housekeeping
1. The Compression Facility shall ensure that the landscaping, surrounding, good
housekeeping practices and environment are well-maintained. Poor housekeeping
shall be deemed a sign of negligence by the Operator.
2. The Facility shall be kept in sound condition and free of unnecessary items other
objects can contribute to spread of fire, hindrance to easy evacuation or escape of
personnel or homes for unwanted animals.
3. The floors of the facility and forecourt shall be kept clean and free of oil and grease
at all times shall always be kept clean and free of oil and grease.
4.4 Lighting
1. The Facility shall be required to provide adequate illumination so that persons can see
their way around the facility, help detect spills at night and to keep intruders out.
2. Facility and the primary fuelling area are required to have sufficient lighting to
perform night operations.
3. Burned out light bulbs should be replaced as soon as possible.
4.5
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
1. Appropriate clothing shall be worn by personnel in the Facility for the discharge of
duties.
2.