1. Federal Government of Nigeria {FGN} Releases Guideline for
Operation of Downstream Gas Facilities
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) released guidelines
for the establishment and operation of downstream gas facilities
across the country. The Guidelines were issued pursuant to the
Petroleum Act 1969, Mineral Oils (Safety) Regulation, 1997 and the
Petroleum Regulation, 1967. Going forward, companies seeking to
establish gas-dispensing facilities are now required to obtain the
relevant approvals and licenses, before commencing operation.
The Guidelines stipulate the minimum requirements, procedures
and conditions which must be fulfilled before the grant of
approvals or licences for the construction, installation,
modification, takeover, relocation and operation of downstream gas
facilities in Nigeria. It includes the following:
