Procedure For Registration Of DPR Permits And Licences

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) is the regulatory agency charged with the duty of supervising the Petroleum Industry operation and Processing industry applications for leases, licenses and permits. A company that intends to operate, engage, or render technical services in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria must obtain the requisite permit from the DPR before commencing business.

This article will examine the various categories of the Oil and Gas Industry Service Permit (OGISP) issued by the DPR as well as the procedure through which an applicant can obtain same. It is noteworthy that the entire application is now online and the permit can be obtained within few days provided the applicant has the complete and accurate documentations for specific category and services to be rendered.