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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

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b. Upon meeting all NMDPRA requirements, the application shall be forwarded to the
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, (FMITI) for issuance of the export
permit.
4.4
Petroleum Liquids Evacuation for Export Process
4.4.1 Tanker Movement Information
The following information on tankers nominated to lift petroleum liquids at facilities, shall be
supplied by all WPLSL holders to the NMDPRA within the deadlines stipulated hereunder
4.4.2 Advance Tanker Program
i.
This shall contain the schedule of tankers expected to call at the facility in a particular
month giving such information as the name and expected time of arrival (ETA), parcel
size and the consignor.
ii.
It shall be furnished within the first week of the month in question and any amendments
to the program shall be promptly notified to the NMDPRA not later than 72 hours
before the arrival of the tanker.
4.4.3 Tanker Manifest
On arrival of a tanker/vessel at the berth point, the following information shall be supplied to
the NMDPRA.
i.
Name of tanker
ii.
Country of registration
iii.
Owner of tanker
iv.
Summer dead weight of tanker
v.
Last port of call
vi.
Quantity and type of petroleum and petroleum product filled
vii.
Destination of tanker after loading
viii.
The IMO number of the vessel
ix.
The agent of the vessel
4.4.4 Tanker Loading Schedule
a. On berthing the tanker preparatory to loading, a schedule shall be prepared for the
loading operations and should contain the following information for granting loading
clearance:
i.
Name of Berth in use
ii.
Estimated time of commencement of loading
iii.
Quantity and type of cargo on board arrival
iv.
Tonnage of petroleum liquids to be loaded