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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATIONS OF PETROLEUM REFINING FACILITIES Code: DPR GUIDE 0044 - 2021 Review Date: 3rd February 2021

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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators  
GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATIONS OF PETROLEUM REFINING FACILITIES 
Code: DPR GUIDE 0044 - 2021 
 
Review Date: 3rd February 2021 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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understand the industry, the technical and economic implications of the Refining 
Operations, the sociological and environmental impact of the plant, and maintenance 
provisions and operational safeguards required to protect the health of the operating staff 
and safety of plant and environment. This is designed to prevent avoidable waste of 
resources by ensuring at each stage that the applicant understands the statutory 
requirements and penalties for infringement. 
The application process shall comprise statutory approvals and licenses as listed below: 
i. 
License to Operate (New LTO) 
ii. 
License to Operate (LTO) Renewal  
iii. 
Take-Over/Transfer of License Approval  
iv. 
Approval to Modify Existing Petroleum Refining Facility  
v. 
Approval to Relocate a Petroleum Refining Facility  
vi. 
Approval for Tank Calibration/Integrity Test and Equipment Recertification 
vii. 
Approval for Critical Equipment Replacement  
viii. 
Approval for Abandonment of Facility Critical Equipment  
ix. 
Approval to De-rate Facility/ Equipment  
x. 
Approval for Maintenance of Refining Facility or Major Equipment 
xi. 
Approval for disposal of Sludges/Residues.  
xii. 
Approval to Evacuate/load/lift product from the Refining facility  
xiii. 
Permit to Import Raw materials for the Refinery 
xiv. 
Refined Products Off-takers Permit 
xv. 
Product Certificate of Quantity & Quality  
xvi. 
Permit to Export Refined Product 
Online Application – All applications must be duly completed online (www.dpr.gov.ng). 
Applicants must ensure to provide correct and functional addresses, telephone numbers 
and e-mail at the time of submission. Any subsequent change must be promptly