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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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iv.
The facility dangerous areas shall have open-air ventilation and be clear of other
buildings or obstructions that might otherwise adversely affect the ventilation.
v.
Pipework, tanks to offset fill points, dispensers, and vent pipes shall be routed and
located to ensure protection from external effects or interference and allow
access if required
vi.
The stand for delivering vehicle fuels into storage tanks shall be in the open, away
from the facility buildings, dispensing activities and emergency escape routes, and
be large enough to allow a road tanker to be positioned wholly within it during
delivery.
vii.
The siting of other activities which the facility may perform (e.g. parking areas, car
wash facilities) shall not hinder safety and vehicle flows through the Facility.
viii.
Areas such as the forecourt that are liable to contamination shall be impermeable
to all hydrocarbons and seepage through or below the surface.
ix.
Electrical connections shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and shall maintain the integrity of the explosion protection.
x.
The minimum distance in section 3.3 must be complied with
3.3
Separation Distances
The minimum distance for the establishment of Autogas Refuelling Station and Add-on Gas
facilities are as follows. In case of closeness to public and residential properties, stricter
safety measures shall be applied.
3.3.1
Separation Distances for LNG
The separation distance for LNG are in accordance with

Table 3.1.