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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 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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The separation distances from surrounding buildings within the service station should not be less than 
those specified in  
 
 
 
Table 3.5 
 
 
 
 
Table 3.5 Separation Distance within an LPG Refuelling and Refilling Station 
 
LPG 
Tank 
with 
submersible 
pump 
Extended 
fill 
connection of LPG 
tank  
LPG 
Dispenser  
Fill Connection 
of LPG Vehicle 
LPG tank with submersible pump 
- 
- 
3m 
3m 
LPG Dispenser 
3m 
3m 
- 
- 
Underground 
petrol 
tank 
manhole or filling point  
1.5m 
3m 
3m 
3m 
Petrol tank vents (in plan) 
3m 
3m 
3m 
3m 
Petrol/Diesel pumps/Dispensers 
(Flameproof) 
3m 
3m 
1.5m 
1.5m 
Site boundary, buildings, fixed 
source of ignition 
7.6m 
7.6m 
4.25m 
4.25m 
 
3.4 
Minimum Requirement for Storage Vessel/Tanks   
The storage tank/vessel shall be designed, constructed and installed by DPR 
accredited/approved company in accordance with internationally recognised standards.  It 
shall comply with  the following: 
i. 
The storage tank/vessel shall be located in a manner that allows safe access and 
subsequent removal if required, clear of any building foundations or underground 
features, such as drains and tunnels. Additionally, the Location shall not allow any