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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 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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flammable concentrations or any releases to reach potential ignition sources or 
accumulate where they might pose a danger.   
ii. 
The fill points for storage tank/vessel shall be positioned such that other vehicle 
movements do not pose risk to tanker discharge, and accidental releases  does not 
pose an immediate threat to personnel.  
iii. 
Tanks and piping must be constructed with materials that provide appropriate level 
of safety and environmental protection. E.g. carbon steel, reinforced fibre glass, or 
others acceptable to DPR. 
iv. 
All storage tank design specification detail shall be conspicuously displayed. 
v. 
All storage tanks shall be fitted with pressure relief valves, pressure gauges, 
temperature gauges and important safety equipment. Lightning protection shall 
be installed as appropriate. 
vi. 
Water sprinkler system shall be provided at the top of the vessel. If required, an 
access ladder to the top of the gas storage tank shall be provided for inspection 
and maintenance needs. 
vii. 
Storage systems and vessels shall be fitted with overpressure protection devices to 
release excess pressure under normal operating conditions and in emergencies.   
viii. 
Manually operated valves shall also be fitted to release pressure during 
maintenance. 
Note: All propane storage and handling facilities shall comply with Propane Rated 
Standards. 
3.4.1 
Additional Requirements for Underground LPG Tank Burial and Leak Test 
Only LPG storage tanks may be buried.  The requirements for tank burial include the 
following: 
i. 
No tank(s) shall be buried without DPR approval and the burial must be witnessed 
by DPR officials.