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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 A GAS
RETICULATION FACILITY IN NIGERIA
Code: DPR Guide 0028 - 2020

Revision Date: 1st September 2020

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stating satisfaction 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/Environmental Impact Assessment report of the project if above 10 MT.
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 the Gas Reticulation 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 every six months interval.
ii.
Signpost shall be installed on-site immediately after the 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 the facility, construction and fabrication of
Storage tanks shall possess valid and appropriate DPR Oil and Gas Industry Service
Permits.