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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators  
GUIDELINES FOR THE STANDARD OPERATIONS OF LPG REFILLING 
FACILITY IN NIGERIA 
Code: DPR Guide 0043 - 2020 
 
Revision Date: 1st September 2020 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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4. OPERATIONS 
4.1 
Operator Staff 
At the minimum, all persons engaged in LPG operations shall: 
i. 
Be provided with extensive training in their areas of specific responsibilities. 
ii. 
Be thoroughly familiar with the characteristics and peculiarities of LPG. 
iii. 
Have knowledge of the appropriate codes and procedures at all times. 
iv. 
Have specific guidance on the instructions to be followed in an emergency. 
v. 
Be familiar with different fire-fighting and control equipment. 
vi. 
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are properly identified for their types and expiry 
dates. 
vii. 
Have basic safety orientation on the handling of LPG and emergency procedures. 
viii. 
Possess evidence of Minimum Industry Safety Training for Downstream 
 
4.2 
Road Tanker (LPG Truck) Discharge Operations 
At the minimum, the following shall apply: 
i. The gas plant must be prepared in readiness for the arrival of an LPG road tanker for 
discharge.  
ii. Bulk LPG plant equipment such as the LPG storage tank, pipework, compressors and 
pumps must be protected against damage by vehicles, including the road tanker. 
iii. The operator shall suspend all other operations (cylinder refilling, hot works etc.) and 
third parties must evacuate the premises before the commencement of discharge 
operation. 
iv. All LPG loaded road trucks earmarked for product discharge operation in a plant, shall 
be allowed to settle for a minimum of 2 hours before the commencement of the 
operation.