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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  
 
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xi. 
Periodic reports in line with Section 4.19 
xii. 
SOPs 
xiii. 
Waste Management Plan 
xiv. 
Waste Consignment Note 
4.17 Static Electricity in Operations: 
1. The Facility must ensure that all equipment are bonded continuously or designed to 
eliminate the threat of discharge of static electricity.  
2. During the r discharging from a truck, the Compression Facility shall ensure the 
grounding of the truck and secure bonding wire to the tank being filled.  It shall not 
be removed during operations until it is confirmed that there no threat of static 
electricity. 
 
4.18 Storage Tanks Management  
1. Storage tanks shall be maintained in good condition to prevent loss of containment.  
2. Ensure tight seal on the fill and dip point covers to prevent entry of extraneous 
matter. Remove all stagnant water around tank fill covers.  
3. Avoid prolonged periods of low tank volume to minimize operational issues. 
4. At the minimum, the tanks shall be equipped and inspected for Safety Elements, 
Overfill Protection, visible leaks etc. 
5. The effectiveness of a cathodic and corrosion protection shall be regularly monitored 
and maintained in accordance with the design standards. Pad foundation or supports, 
tank welds shell seams, and bottom to side seams shall also be free from rust. 
6. Ensure that vents are clear of debris or other plugging.  
4.18.1 Internal Inspection of Storage tanks 
1. The storage tanks shall be opened for internal inspection at intervals of not more than 
60 calendar months in line with the MOSR, 1997 or subject to an approved Risk Based 
Methodology.