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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 
 
 
 
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23 
 Emergency Maintenance  
In the event of emergency maintenance, the Licensee shall notify the Department in 
writing of the maintenance activities carried out not later than 24 hours from the 
commencement of the activities, stating:  
i. 
The reasons for emergency and possible effect on the production commitment of 
the refinery. 
ii. 
The steps taken to avoid recurrence of the incident or circumstances that give rise 
to the emergency. 
 Corrosion Control  
Every hydrocarbon processing plant licensee must ensure that the plant has adequate 
corrosion protection system. The plant facilities shall be periodically examined for 
corrosion detection and the corrosion protection systems and devices installed shall be 
checked regularly to ensure effective performance. All the anti-corrosion performance 
monitoring shall be carried out in accordance with current NACE (National Association of 
Corrosion Engineers) Standards and procedures. 
11. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT 
The Licensee shall create a written emergency plan for implementation in the event of 
systems failures, accidents, and other emergencies, which shall include procedures for 
prompt and expedient remedial action for the following.  
i. 
Safety of the personnel and public.  
ii. 
Property and the environmental protection.   
iii. 
Accident Control.  
iv. 
Oil Spill/Leaks prevention and contingency plan.  
v. 
Adequate Personnel training for handling such emergencies.  
Care shall be taken to ensure that at no time should the maximum steady state operating 
pressure and static condition exceed either the internal design pressure or the pressure