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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 
c¢ DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM 
F 
: 
/? REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NIMDPRA) 
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 
i. 
Methodology 
for 
determining 
the 
maximum 
viewing 
distance 
from 
equipment and how the licensee or permit holder will ensure maintenance 
of this distance. 
ii. 
Methodology 
for 
determining 
the 
maximum 
wind 
speed 
at 
which 
monitoring shall be performed and ensure its implementation below this 
threshold. 
b. Procedures for conducting surveys by licensee or permit holder shall include the 
following: 
ii 
Ensure the adequacy of a thermal background to view potential fugitive 
emission. 
i. 
Taking into consideration diverse monitoring conditions and interferences 
such as wind and steam. 
c. Personnel 
shall have 
the 
requisite 
training 
and 
experience 
in 
the 
use 
of 
equipment prior to performing surveys. 
d. Calibration 
and 
maintenance 
shall 
be 
in 
line 
with 
manufacturers’ 
recommendation. 
3.2.10 Reporting 
a) A licensee or permit holder shall supmit an annual report not later than 90 days 
of the preceding year. The report shall contain as a minimum the total number 
of the following: 
Inspections conducted, 
ii. 
Facilities inspected, 
iii. 
Leaks identified by component and type of facility, 
iv. 
Leaks repaired, and