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Gas Distribution System Regulations, Statutory Instrument no. 9 of 2023.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 48 of 2023.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Oil
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under sections 33 (a), 111(4) (a), 148, 149 and 151 of the Petroleum Industry Act, No. 6 of 2021, apply to activities connected with the grant of gas distribution licence for a gas distribution system within a local distribution zone, and concern the procedure for the grant of a gas distribution licence, and the establishment of sanctions, penalties and administrative fines. Matters covered by the Regulations concern: authority to designate local distribution zones; bidding process for granting a licence; duties of a licensee; construction, modification, and maintenance of a gas distribution pipeline; licence issued for the operation of a petroleum pipeline; offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.nmdpra.gov.ng

References - Legislation

Implements

Petroleum Industry Act, no. 6 of 2021.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2021

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Community management, Concession, Consumer protection, Continental shelf, Contract/agreement, Court/tribunal, Traditional rights/customary rights, Environmental standards, Exploration, Royalties/fees, Financing, Framework law, Governance, Institution, Mining, Natural gas, Offences/penalties, Oil, Ownership, Policy/planning, Procedural matters, Social protection, Transport/storage, Sustainable development, Tax/levy, Use restrictions, Standards, Protection of environment, Enforcement/compliance, Fiscal and market measures, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX