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Guideline for Management of GHG and Fugitive Emissions from Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations

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NIGERIAN MIDSTREAM AND 
kr DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM 
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he REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NMDPRA) 
Applicable to all Midstream and Downstream 
Petroleum Operations 
GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF GREEN HOUSE GASES (GHG) 
AND FUGITIVE EMISSIONS FROM MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM 
PETROLEUM OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA 
Together, these initiatives represent 
a comprehensive framework to decarbonize the 
economy while fostering sustainable growth. 
1.3 
Objectives 
These Guidelines are issued to provide a standardized framework for the management 
of GHG and fugitive emissions in the Midstream and Downstream petroleum sectors. 
The guidelines outline technical procedures, operational protocols, and regulatory 
expectations that a licensee or permit holders shall adopt for the prevention and 
control of GHG and fugitive emissions from Midstream and Downstream petroleum 
operations. 
The primary objectives are to: 
i. 
Minimize the environmental and social impacts of GHG and fugitive emissions in 
line with Nigeria’s NDCs and international climate obligations. 
ii. 
Promote conservation of natural resources by reducing gas losses, preventing 
unnecessary flaring or venting, and encouraging energy efficiency. 
ii. 
Enhance 
health, 
environmental 
safety, 
and 
operational 
integrity 
through 
structured monitoring, mitigation, and reporting practices. 
These Guidelines are applicable to new and existing facilities involved in Midstream 
and Downstream Petroleum Operations in Nigeria. By enforcing these provisions, the 
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) seeks 
to 
ensure 
environmental 
compliance, 
reduce 
Nigeria’s 
emissions 
footprint, 
and 
contribute meaningfully to the global effort to limit climate change. 
1.4. 
Legal Framework 
These Guidelines are issued pursuant to the powers conferred on the NMDPRA under 
the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 and the Regulations made thereof. 
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