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Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations, Statutory Instrument no. 8 of 2023.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 41 of 2023.
Subject
Energy, Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Access-to-information Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Early warning system Hazards Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Oil Public health Natural gas Effluent waste water/discharge Harbour Oil pollution Recycling/reuse Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under sections 33, 125(3) and 174(3) of the Petroleum Industry Act, No. 6, of 2021, apply to operations in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector, and provide for: regulating the operations of companies in the Nigerian midstream and downstream petroleum sector; granting and issuing licences, permits, authorisations and payment of fees; establishing sanctions and administrative fines for misconduct. Part II of the Regulations concerns duties and obligations of a licensee and permit holder, including: establishing emergency medical procedures, providing clear and comprehensive guidelines for the personnel, developing good health protection and promotion programmes, regularly updating integrated emergency plan for the management of hazardous events and accident situations; duties of manager and duty to provide information. Part III concerns measures for import, export, shipping and landing of petroleum and petroleum products and includes: declaration by vessels leaving ports; prohibitions of discharge into waters; levy and taxes to be payed to the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund.

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