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GUIDELINES FOR WHOLESALE GAS AND PETROLEUM LIQUIDS SUPPLY OPERATIONS_GUIDE_2_2024

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Applicable to
•
Midstream and Downstream Petroleum
Operators
•
Lease Holders
GUIDELINES FOR WHOLESALE GAS AND PETROLEUM LIQUIDS
SUPPLY OPERATIONS
Code: NMDPRA Guide- 2-2024
Revision Date: 9th September 2024

This is a property of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. All rights reserved.
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iv.
Users of the gas transportation network shall be required to register with the NMDPRA
via a portal; www.ncelas.nmdpra.gov.ng.
4.3
Evacuation and Export Supply Operations of Petroleum Liquids.
4.3.1 General Requirements for WPLSL or Refiners for Evacuation and Export Operations
a. All loading/unloading operations by the WPLSL holders shall be in compliance with
Regulations and Guidelines issued by the Authority.
b. The WPLSL holder shall ensure the following:
i.
apply on a quarterly basis for an evacuation or export permit from the
NMDPRA. The quarterly permit issued shall form the basis for tracking volumes
supplied and payment of applicable WSL fees.
ii.
ensure vessel clearances and approvals are obtained from NMDPRA for all
loading and offloading operations.
iii.
comply with the Procedure Guide for the Determination of the Quantity and
Quality of Petroleum and Petroleum Products in Nigeria; and
iv.
conduct full documentation for all shipping/loading/offloading operations as
applicable, which shall include the NMDPRA Certificate of Quantity and
Quality (COQ), bill of lading etc.
c. Exporting from crude oil terminals established prior to August 2021 (effective date of
the PIA) and engaged in supply operations where measurement for royalties takes
place in the midstream, shall acquire a COQ issued by the NUPRC, line with the
provisions of Section 7 (ee) of the PIA.
d. All WSL holders shall comply with the Guidelines for Barging and Trucking Operations
issued by the NMDPRA, where alternative evacuation means are used for the supply
operations.
4.3.2 Application for Export and Evacuation Permit by WPLSL Holders.
a. The application for the export permit shall be submitted on a quarterly basis to the
NMDPRA via:
i. For gas-based products the WPLSL holder shall apply through the GATEX portal:
https://gatex.nmdpra.gov.ng.
ii. For petroleum liquids from refineries and other hydrocarbon processing plants
(other than facilities processing natural gas)- The WPLSL holder shall apply through
the IMPEX portal: https://impex.nmdpra.gov.ng.