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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators PROCEDURE GUIDE FOR THE GRANT OF PERMIT/APPROVAL/LICENSE FOR LUBE OIL BLENDING/WASTE OIL RECYCLING PLANT Code: DPR Guide 0021 - 2020

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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators  
PROCEDURE GUIDE FOR THE GRANT OF PERMIT/APPROVAL/LICENSE FOR 
LUBE OIL BLENDING/WASTE OIL RECYCLING PLANT 
Code: DPR Guide 0021 - 2020 
 
Revision Date: 2nd October 2020 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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Approval to Construct and the License to Operate a Plant shall apply at the appropriate 
phase of development of the project in line with the requirements of this Guideline. 
10. BASE OIL OFFTAKE LICENSE 
Definition: A base oil off-taker refers to any Agent or company that purchases base oil 
from an importer for the purpose of reselling to licensed lube oil blending plant(s). 
1. ELIGIBILITY  
The following categories of Agents or companies are eligible to apply for Base Oil off-take 
License:  
(i) 
DPR licensed Depot operators (owners)  
(ii) 
A CAC registered Petroleum Products Marketing Company. 
 
2. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR BULK BASE OIL OFF-TAKE LICENSE 
 
A prospective base oil off-taker shall apply for Base Oil Off-Take License via the 
lobp.dpr.gov.ng and pay the prescribed application and processing fees. The following 
supporting information and documents will also be required:  
(I) 
Certificate of Incorporation 
(II) 
Copy of the company’s Memorandum and Article of Association. 
(III) 
A copy of company’s valid tax clearance certificate. 
(IV) 
Base Oil Offtake Agreement with base oil owner/importer 
 
NOTE: 
i. 
Every Base Oil Off-Take License shall be for a period of one (1) year from date 
of issue.