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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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iii.
At least two dry powder fire extinguishers less than 9kg each and suitable for
appropriate Gas fires with a test fire rating of at least 21A and 183B as defined in
MSA EN 3-7:2004 should be readily available at strategic locations to deal with
fires adjacent to the meter/vehicle being filled.
iv.
During refuelling, vehicles shall be turned off.
v.
Vehicle routes, to and from the dispensing area shall be laid out such that there
is no need for vehicles to pass through the fuel delivery demarcation area whilst
delivery is taking place. All vehicle movement routes and restrictions on the
Refuelling Station should be clearly identified by the use of signs or arrows (i.e.
entrance, exit etc.).
vi.
Warning/safety signs shall be conspicuously displayed at dispensing points.
vii.
Fire hydrant system and booster pumps shall be made available.
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SANCTIONS
These Guidelines provide the requirements for establishing a Autogas and Add on facilities
in Nigeria. Noncompliance with the requirements of this Guidelines shall be deemed as
violations to relevant sections of the Petroleum Act 1969 as amended, Petroleum
Regulations 1967 & subsequent amendments and Mineral Oils (Safety) Regulation, 1997.
These violations may result in applicable consequence management, including, but not
limited to, fines, penalties and/or revocation of license.
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GLOSSARY
Abbreviations, terms and references used in this document are explained hereunder:
AGS
Automated Gas System
ALARP
As Low As Reasonably Practicable
ATC
Approval to Construct
CCTV
Closed Circuit Television