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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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applicable.
3. The inspection shall cover all important areas of the Facility and equipment.
4. The Facility shall be required to demonstrate or show evidence on demand how they
complete the inspection form, follow up on findings, fix deficiencies and how
significant problems are handled.
5. The appropriate Inspectors and company conducting the inspection shall be required
to possess relevant certification and qualifications to carry out the inspection.
4.14 Maintenance
1. Maintenance and replacement of parts shall be carried out as and when due.
2. Maintenance shall be carried out by qualified personnel with approved procedure,
risk assessment, permit to work and job safety analysis.
3. Only appropriate and approved spares shall be used.
4. Prior to any major modification of the Facility, Approval for the Modification from the
DPR shall be required.
5. Gas Reticulation Facility shall train and empower their personnel to intervene and
exercise a Stop Work authority in any operation or procedure that is not considered
safe.
4.15 Documentation and Record Keeping
1. All facilities shall be required to put in place adequate document control that ensures
the easy retrieval and protection of records. Records of all activities pertaining to the
facility should be kept on location. These documents should include:
i.
License to Operate.
ii.
Emergency procedures.
iii.
Security Plan.
iv.
Facility Response Plans.
v.
Operation Manual.