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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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of 15m between the car and the storage tank/dispensing bay must be
maintained.
xii.
Clean and hygienic toilets with steady water supply at the facility.
xiii.
Demarcation of facility tank Storage areas to unauthorized persons and limiting
access to operations area to only trained personnel.
xiv.
A perimeter fence of at least 2 metres height shall be provided around the
facility.
xv.
Well-stocked First Aid Box
xvi.
Fire Hydrant system/control points and booster pumps

2.5.1
Pre-License Inspection for New or Renewal of License of Operate
On the expiration of an existing operating licence, the company shall apply through the
online portal for LTO. The company shall pay the applicable fee and upload relevant
documents used for the LTO application. DPR officers shall conduct an inspection of the
Gas Storage and Utilisation Facility, to confirm at the minimum the status and integrity of
all equipment and amenities in line with standards.
2.6
Relocation of Existing Facility
If a company desires to relocate an existing and licensed facility to a new site, the applicant
must submit the justification (reasons) for the proposed relocation of the facility. The
conditions for the grant of Approval to Construct and operating license for a new Facility
shall be the same for relocated Facility.
2.7
Lease/Takeover of Facility
The company for Lease/Takeover of a Site Suitability Approval (SSA), ATC and LTO shall
pay the prescribed application fee and submit the following documents.