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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK BASED INSPECTION IN THE NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY Code: DPR Guide 0022 - 2020

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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators  
GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK BASED INSPECTION IN 
THE NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY 
Code: DPR Guide 0022 - 2020 
 
Revision Date: 1st August 2020 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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v. 
Equipment inspection history (Baseline inspection for new facility) 
vi. 
Process Fluid description and characteristics 
vii. 
Observed external and surrounding(s) condition of the facility 
3.4.2 Personnel Composition 
i. 
At the minimum, personnel experienced in operations, maintenance, inspection, 
corrosion specialist, HSE and process disciplines that are familiar with the 
equipment/devices under review shall be present. 
ii. 
DPR representative(s) shall be present at any RBI assessment workshop to fully 
participate and ensure adherence to the statutory and technical requirements. 
iii. 
All personnel participating in the RBI assessment shall be fully trained in the 
program to understand the implication of the contributions and decisions made.  
The training shall be documented and produced on demand. 
iv. 
The   lead   facilitator   shall   possess   requisite   certifications   in   and demonstrable 
knowledge of applicable Industry Codes and Standards such as API 510, 570, 571, 
576, 580, 581, 653 and/or any other internationally recognized certifications on 
inspections, with a minimum of five (5) years cognate working experience in the 
discipline (RBI). 
3.4.3 Baseline Inspections  
Baseline inspections shall be conducted and documented for new facilities or facilities 
without appropriate inspection data, prior to the commencement of RBI assessment.  This 
inspection shall be performed by a qualified third-party body/company in the presence of 
DPR representative(s) who shall witness and participate in the baseline inspection data 
field gathering and other related activities. 
3.4.4 RBI ASSESSMENT RESULT 
i. 
The RBI assessment method, processes and assumptions approved in principle by 
the DPR shall be strictly followed during the assessment to arrive at the Maximum