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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 AN AUTOGAS
REFUELLING STATIONS AND ADD-ON GAS FACILITY IN NIGERIA
Code: DPR Guide 0042 - 2020

Revision Date: 1st September 2020

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follow the satisfactory review of the documents and design. The site inspection shall, at a
minimum, revalidate the requirements of the SSA.

2.3.2
Conditions for Approval to Construct/Install
Approval to Construct shall have a validity of thirty (30) months on the following
conditions (in the first instance):
i.
The facility shall commence meaningful development. The company shall update
the nearest DPR office at six months intervals.
ii.
Signpost shall be installed on-site immediately after the Approval to construct is
granted. The signpost should indicate the name of the company and the reference
number of the Approval letter.
iii.
The construction and installation shall comply with the requirements stated in
Section 3.
iv.
Companies involved in building of the facility, construction and fabrication of
Storage tanks shall possess valid and appropriate DPR Oil and Gas Industry Service
Permits.
2.4
License to Operate (LTO)
Upon completion of construction works and leak tests, the company shall apply for LTO.
The company shall pay the applicable fees, and upload all statutory/technical requirements
on the portal as follows:
i.
Valid Calibration Certificates/Report of Measuring Equipment for the facility issued
by DPR accredited companies and witnessed by DPR in line with relevant standards.
ii.
Manufacturers’ data sheet for any Autogas Refuelling Station and Add-On Facility
storage tanks.
iii.
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) test certificates of the storage tank. This
test shall be conducted on site for all tanks and done prior to burial for underground