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Petroleum Measurement Regulations, Statutory Instrument no. 4 of 2023.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 33 of 2023.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Access-to-information Authorization/permit Inspection Natural gas Oil Offences/penalties Procedural matters Royalties/fees Standards Traceability/product tracing
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under sections 33 and 106 (1) of the Petroleum Industry Act, No. 6, of 2021, apply to static and dynamic measurements for natural gas or its derivatives, crude oil or its derivatives, condensate, petroleum liquids, petroleum products, and provide for: ensuring accurate measurement and allocation of these products; calculating revenue accruing to government, licensees, contractors and other parties; establishing sanctions and administrative fines for misconduct. The Regulations concern: duties of of licensees and permit holders; duty to provide information; definition of measurement standards and recommended practices; calibration and traceability; metering system design; testing and inspection of measurement system; operations management; Authority power to issue guidelines; fees; 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