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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 Applicable to all Midstream and DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM Downstream Petroleum Operations REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NMDPRA) — GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF GREEN HOUSE GASES (GHG) AND FUGITIVE EMISSIONS FROM MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA ad. b. Maintain their current level of emissions quantification accuracy and data quality, Progressively enhance their emissions estimation approaches by adopting higher-tier (Tier 2 or Tier 3) or higher-level methodologies (e.g. OGMP Levels 3, 4, or 5) As appropriate Submit an updated GHG Management Plan to the Authority within six (6) months from the effective date of this Guideline, outlining timelines and strategy to fully comply with the enhanced standard requirements specified in Sections 2.2.2b and 5. . Ensure continued validation, transparency, and accuracy in their emissions reporting through periodic reviews and, where applicable, third-party verification. SAD The Authority may require alicensee or Permit holder who has been actively reporting to accelerate implementation schedules or adopt higher-tier quantification methodologies where significant emission sources are identified, based on audit findings and/or in alignment with regulatory priorities. Made in Abuja this ie ee i ry Engr. Farouk A. Ahmed Authority Chief Executive Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority 34
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