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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 OF LPG REFILLING 
FACILITIES AND RETAILERS’ OUTLETS IN NIGERIA 
Code: DPR Guide 0019 - 2020 
 
Revision Date: 1st September 2020 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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features, such as drains and tunnels or allow any flammable concentrations or any 
releases not to reach potential ignition sources, accumulate where they might pose 
a danger.   
ii. 
The fill points for Storage tank/vessel shall be positioned such that other vehicle 
movements does not pose risk to tanker discharge and any accidental releases 
does not pose an immediate threat to personnel.  
iii. 
Tanks and piping must be constructed with materials that provide appropriate level 
of safety and environmental protection. e.g. carbon steel, reinforced fibre glass or 
others acceptable to DPR. 
iv. 
All storage tank design specification detail shall be conspicuously displayed. 
v. 
All storage tanks shall be fitted with pressure relief valves, pressure gauges, 
temperature gauges and important safety equipment. 
vi. 
Water sprinkler system shall be provided at the top of the vessel. Access ladder to 
the top of the gas storage shall be provided for inspection and maintenance needs. 
vii. 
Storage systems and vessels shall be fitted with over pressure protection devices 
to release excess pressure under normal operating conditions and in emergency 
situations.   
viii. 
Manually operated valves shall also be fitted to release pressure during 
maintenance. 
ix. 
The minimum separation distance within the facility are as follows: