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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 AND OPERATIONS OF GAS
STORAGE AND UTILISATION FACILITIES IN NIGERIA
Code: DPR Guide 0020 - 2020

Revision Date: 1st September 2020

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iv.
Companies involved in building of 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’ datasheet for any Gas Storage and Utilisation 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
tanks. The UTM test shall be carried out by a company with applicable OGISP and
witnessed by the DPR officials.
iv.
Pressure test reports and certificate or any other DPR approved integrity test
report for tanks and piping. The Pressure test shall be carried out by company with
applicable OGISP and witnessed by the Department. The Pressure test should be
carried out for a new tank at installation before operation and after every Five (5)
years. After 20 years of service, pressure test on the LPG tank should be carried out
every two (2) years.
v.
List and evidence of trained staff by a consultant with applicable OGISP.
vi.
Any of the following shall subsist - Current Tax clearance certificate, Evidence of
Tax Payment, Tax Identification Number (TIN) or evidence of tax exemption.
vii.
Approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Gas Storage and Utilisation
Facility.
viii.
‘8 X 10’ Photographs of the facility clearly showing all built structures and
operational facilities as well as safety equipment.