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PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT, NO. 6, 2021 
MIDSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM THIRD-PARTY ACCESS AND OPEN ACCESS REGULATIONS, 2023 
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] Commencement 
In the exercise of the powers conferred on it by sections 32 (g) and 33 of the 
Petroleum Industry Act, No. 6, 2021 (“Act”) and alll other powers 
enabling it in that behalf, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream 
Petroleum Regulatory Authority (“Authority”), makes these Regulations — 
1. The objectives of these Regulations are to — 
(a) foster a competitive environment in the midstream and 
downstream petroleum sector by ensuring equitable and non-
discriminatory access to facilities, infrastructure, and services for 
Third Parties; 
 
(b) optimise the utilisation of existing petroleum infrastructure, 
minimise duplication of investments, and facilitate the efficient 
movement of petroleum products within the supply chain; 
 
(c) facilitate the availability of affordable and diverse petroleum 
products to consumers by reducing transportation costs and 
promoting market-driven pricing; 
 
(d) establish transparent and accountable mechanisms for Third-Party 
access, ensuring licensees adhere to clear and equitable terms of 
access; and 
 
(e) provide for the resolution of disputes between licensees and Third 
Parties and ensuring timely resolution and preventing disruptions 
to the petroleum supply chain. 
Objectives 
2. (1) These Regulations shall apply to activities relating to Third-Party 
access to facilities, infrastructure, and services in the Nigerian 
midstream and downstream petroleum industry as well as the 
movement of petroleum products within the supply chain. 
 
(2) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (1), the Authority may by notice 
designate the midstream and downstream companies to which 
these Regulations shall apply provided that the Regulations shall 
apply to all companies operating designated facilities as 
provided under the Act. 
Application