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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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1. SCOPE 
This guideline is issued pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of the Petroleum Act 1969, 
its subsequent amendments and Regulation (2) and (3) of the Petroleum Refining 
Regulations. It prescribes the step-by-step procedures to follow in obtaining necessary 
License to Operate (LTO), approvals, and permits for the Operations of refining facilities 
in Nigeria.   
This Guideline describes the detailed requirements for Refining Facility Operations, 
Modifications, Maintenance, Tank Calibration/Integrity Test, Equipment Recertification, 
Take-Over, De-rating of equipment/facility, Replacements and Relocation of any 
component or Plant. It also covers the various Applications, Procedures, Fees and 
Penalties. 
This guideline shall apply to the operations of all Petroleum Refining facilities in Nigeria. 
2. ELIGIBILITY 
All refining facilities/companies are eligible to apply for permits, approvals and licenses 
described in this guideline. 
3. APPOINTMENT OF A COMPETENT PERSON 
Every licensee shall appoint a competent person to take charge of all operations, as 
authorised by the licence under which it is operating. The licensee shall notify the Director 
in writing, stating the name, telephone number and address (and of any subsequent 
changes thereof) of a competent person whose level shall not be below a manager. All 
company operations (construction, operation, and facility maintenance) shall be 
conducted under this appointed person.