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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 STANDARD OPERATIONS OF LPG REFILLING
FACILITY IN NIGERIA
Code: DPR Guide 0043 - 2020

Revision Date: 1st September 2020

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shall ensure, at a minimum, that:
i.
Proper waste segregation into its individual waste streams are adopted.
ii.
Waste are properly contained in sealed drums or skips and labelled properly.
iii.
Cradle to grave philosophy are adopted by the operator as it is the responsibility
of an operator to ensure proper handling and management of all waste
generated onsite. Proper record of all waste consignment notes should be kept;
iv.
LPG Refilling Facility shall ensure that only DPR accredited waste managers are
engaged.

5. PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
At the minimum, the following shall apply:
i.
The Standard Operating Procedures shall include a section detailing procedures for
periodic inspections and plant maintenance activities.
ii.
The operator shall ensure that the plant is maintained and operated in a safe manner
as well as ensure asset integrity.
iii.
Activities such as construction, repairs, maintenance, inspection, testing and
revalidation shall be done by a competent company.
iv.
Relevant tests on LPG storage tanks and associated pipework shall be supervised and
certified by a competent company.
v.
All Instruments (pressure gauges, level gauges, temperature gauges, scales and gas
detectors) shall be duly calibrated annually and their reports made available to officials
of the Department, on demand.
vi.
All fire-fighting equipment and appliances shall be duly tagged to indicate the
apparatus test due dates.