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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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ix.
As built Layout drawing. This will be verified by DPR during pre-licence inspection.
x.
Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)/reports (where applicable) and Site Acceptance
Tests of critical components shall be witnessed by the Department.
2.5
Procedure for Pre-License Inspection
To issue LTO for a facility, the DPR shall conduct a Pre-license inspection, following the
satisfactory review of documents submitted in the application. The inspection shall
confirm the extent of compliance with these Guidelines. At a minimum, the following shall
be confirmed to be in place:
i.
Organogram, list of competent persons, and evidence of MISTDO training of
the relevant staff.
ii.
Functional Automated/Manual leak tester.
iii.
Automatic monitoring and control systems.
iv.
Standard Operating Procedures.
v.
Functional Fire alarm system and mounted gas detectors at designated areas
(Like pump and compressor room, discharge/offloading area and piping
connector at the storage vessel, etc).
vi.
Safety warning notices and Personnel Protective Wears for personnel.
vii.
Emergency shut down system in at least two locations (At the Gate and
operations area).
viii.
Visible display of Emergency Telephone numbers of Fire Service, Police and
DPR.
ix.
Adequate fire water storage, deluge and sprinkler system in line with relevant
codes and standards.
x.
Muster Point designated areas earmarked in the facility.
xi.
Car parking areas shall be provided outside the facility. Only cars with spark
arrestors should be allowed to drive into the facility. However, safety distance