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Executive Decree No. 81/15 approving the Technical Regulation for the storage of liquefied natural gas (UAGNL).

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 26.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Institution Natural gas Inspection Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Executive Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of four articles and one Annex, approves the Technical Regulation on Security of Natural Gas Storage Facilities Liquefied in Cryogenic Tanks Under Pressure - Autonomous Units Liquid Natural Gas (UAGNL). The annexed Technical Regulation is composed of five Chapters divided into 33 articles and two Annexes. Safety measures are provided for the certified construction, use and maintenance of the storage units for liquefied natural gas with storage capacity not exceeding 300m3 per tank, and with maximum pressures of superior service to 100 KPa as well as auxiliary equipment, security and control, piping and installation accessories, intended to supply distribution networks or final consumers competing to the Ministry of Petroleum. Particular attention is paid to the regulation of inspection, controls and sanctions for non-compliance.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Executive Decree No. 199/08 on the Safety Regulation for the storage of liquefied natural gas (UAGNL).

Legislation | Angola | 2009

Keyword: Institution, Natural gas, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX