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Petroleum (Transportation and Shipment) Regulations, Statutory Instrument no. 3 of 2023.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 39 of 2023.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Certification Enforcement/compliance Energy conservation/energy production International trade Natural gas Offences/penalties Oil Transport/storage
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under sections 33, 113 (6) and 175 of the Petroleum Industry Act, No. 6, of 2021, apply to the activities connected with transportation, shipment or export of natural gas or its derivatives, crude oil or its derivatives, petroleum products and liquids, through channels such as terminals, ports, jetties, refineries, depots and tank farms in Nigeria. The Regulations provide for: prohibiting illegal and unauthorised activities connected with natural gas or its derivatives, petroleum products and liquids; regulating activities related to transportation, shipment or export of natural gas or its derivatives, crude oil or its derivatives, petroleum products and liquids; establishing sanctions, penalty and administrative fines. The Regulations concern: issuance of specific permits and authorisations concerning the activities; procedure of verification and certification by the Authority; restriction on a ship. tanker or vehicle from performing specific activities; prohibition of loading, offloading, importation or transshipment in an unauthorised location; enforcement and compliance measures; contraventions and administrative penalties.

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

Repeals

Crude Oil (Transportation and Shipment) Regulations (S.I. 44 of 1984).

Legislation | Nigeria | 1984

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX