As part of its statutory functions, DPR provides regulatory
guidelines for operations across the entire oil and gas value chain.

DPR Approval for Transfer of Asset
Guidelines for Obtaining DPR Approval for Transfer of Asset in Downstream
Last Updated: September 2020
Grant of Permit For Lube Oil Blending
Guide for the Establishment & Operations of Lube Oil Blending/Waste Oil Recycling Plants in Nigeria
Last Updated: October 2020
Establishment of Hydrocarbon Process Plants
Guidelines for the Establishment of Hydrocarbon Process Plants (Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Plants) in Nigeria.
Last Updated: June 2008
Establishment of Modular Refineries
General Requirements and Guidance Information for The Establishment of Modular Refineries In Nigeria
Last Updated: May 2017
OIL AND GAS TERMINAL OPERATIONS
Procedure Guide for the Determination of the Quantity and Quality of Petroleum and Petroleum Products in Nigeria
Last Updated: August 2019
Approval to Construct and Operate
Guidelines for Approval to Construct and Operate Petroleum Products Filling Station
Last Updated: January 2015
Bunkering Operations In Nigeria
Custody Transfer Points
Procedure Guide for Determination of the Quantity and Quality at Custody Transfer Points
Last Updated:
COASTAL VESSEL LICENCE
GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A COASTAL VESSEL LICENCE
Last Updated: October 2020
Importation of Petroleum Products
Guidelines for the Importation of
Petroleum Products into Nigeria
Last Updated: August 2020
Downstream Gas Facilities (LNG/CNG/LPG)
Guide for the Establishment and Operations of Downstream Gas Facilities in Nigeria
Last Updated: 2020
Flare Gas Measurement
Guidelines for Flare Gas Measurement, Data Management & Reporting Obligations
Last Updated: August 2020
Grant of Permit to Access Flare Gas
Flare Payments
Producer's Associated Gas
Gas Exploration and Development
Gas Production and Flares Reporting
Natural Gas Plant Facility
Guidelines for the Establishment of Natural Gas Plant Facility in Nigeria
Last Updated: 2006
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Off-Take
Guidelines for Grant Of Permit for Bulk Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Off-Take
Last Updated: August 2014
Minister’s Consent
Guidelines And Procedures For Obtaining Minister’s Consent to the Assignment of Interest in Oil & Gas Assets
Last Updated: July 2015
Surface Production Facilities
Procedure Guide for Construction & Maintenance of Surface Production Facilities
Last Updated: March 2001
Construction and Maintenance of Fixed Offshore Platforms
Procedure Guide for the Construction and Maintenance of Fixed Offshore Platforms.
Last Updated: 1992
Offshore Safety Permit
Guidelines and Procedure for Travel to Offshore/Swamp Location and Obtainment of Offshore Safety Permit
Last Updated: August 2020
Technical Safety Control (TSC)
Guidelines for Compliance With the Technical Safety Control (TSC) Requirements
Last Updated: August 2020
Risk Based Inspections
Guidelines for The Implementation of Risk Based Inspection in The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry
Last Updated: August 2020
Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations
Guidelines and Procedure for Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations
Last Updated: August 2020
Release of Staff
Guidelines for The Release of Staff in The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry 2019
Last Updated: October 2019
OGISP
Guidelines and Requirements for the Application of Oil and Gas Industry Services Permit (OGISP)
Last Updated: February 2017
Flexible Pipes, SCR, and Mooring Chain Systems
Requirements for the Maintenance and Inspection of Flexible Pipes, SCR, and Mooring Chain Systems
Last Updated: 2012
Operation & Maintenance of Pipelines
Guidelines & Procedure for Contruction Operation & Maintenance of Pipelines
Last Updated: 2012
Operations of Safety and Emergency Training
Guidelines for the Establishment and Operations of Safety and Emergency Training