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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 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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vi. 
Training records. 
vii. 
Operator Training Reports 
viii. 
Copies of Inspection reports carried out. 
ix. 
Maintenance Records. 
x. 
Approved checklist for the facility. 
xi. 
Operations Report inline with Section 4.18 
xii. 
SOP  
xiii. 
Waste management plan. 
xiv. 
Waste consignment note 
 
4.16 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 Pumping or discharging from a truck, the Facility shall ensure the 
grounding of the truck and securing bonding wire to the tank being filled and it shall 
not be removed during operations until it is confirmed that there is no threat of static 
electricity. 
4.17 Storage Tanks Management  
1. Storage tanks shall be maintained in good condition to prevent loss of containment.  
2. At the minimum, the tanks shall be equipped and inspected for Safety Elements, 
Overfill Protection, visible leaks e.t.c 
3. 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. 
4. Ensure that vents are clear of debris or other plugging to ensure fumes can escape,