Library / Head Office: Plot 1012 Cadastral Zone A00 Central Business District P.M.B 609 Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. Web Address: https://www.nmdpra.gov.ng/ Tel:(09)-4605033 NIGERIAN MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM PETROLEU
Head Office: Plot 1012 Cadastral Zone A00 Central Business District P.M.B 609 Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. Web Address: https://www.nmdpra.gov.ng/ Tel:(09)-4605033 NIGERIAN MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM PETROLEU
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Guidelines for Oil and Gas Industry Service Companies Permit 3 Head Office: Plot 1012 Cadastral Zone A00 Central Business District P.M.B 609 Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. Web Address: https://mdogisp.nmdpra.gov.ng/ 2023Edition INTRODUCTION: This document is to guide applicants on the various Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) service permits, particularly in choosing the appropriate areas of services under the General, Major and Specialized categories. A company may apply for and obtain permits in more than one category if it is registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and has the appropriate legal status and competencies/capabilities/equipment to carry out the jobs. LEGAL FRAMEWORK These Guidelines are issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority pursuant to its powers under the Petroleum Industry Act No 6, 2021 and in accordance with the provisions of Regulations 37 and 47 of the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations 2023. On the basis of this legal framework, any service company that operates in the Midstream and Downstream Oil & Gas sector without a service permit is in contravention of the provision of the above Regulation. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. All permits issued pursuant to these guidelines shall expire on the anniversary of the date of issue. 2. NMDPRA does not encourage the use of touts and will not indemnify any company or person against any loss arising therefrom. 3. Forged and/or fake documents renders an application void and statutory fees paid will be forfeited (company to be blacklisted). 4. Applications are received throughout the year; for enquiries, please visit MDOGISP website (https://mdogisp.nmdpra.gov.ng/) Or call +234(09)-4605033. 5. All applications in the Major and Specialized categories may be subject to further evaluation. Such applications may take longer to process. 6. Successful accreditation/approval issued for intended waste management services, restoration services, laboratory services and safety training providers shall precede the issuance of a permit (this may include presentation, inspections, relevant environmental studies and pilot trial). 7. Tax clearance certificates uploaded in applications during the preceding permit year remain valid and acceptable for permits renewal purposes until 30th April of the new permit year (This is in line with the federal tax laws). 8. Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) payment registration uploaded in applications during the preceding permit year remain valid and acceptable for permits renewal purposes until 28th February of the new permit year.
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