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

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.
Part IV concerns the issuance of licenses, permits and authorisation for midstream and downstream gas operations; gas transportation and distribution; industrial gas storage and utilisation; import and export of natural gas and gas products. Part V concerns the issuance of licenses, permits and authorisation for midstream and downstream petroleum liquids operations, including the construction of a waste recycling facility, waste treatment facility and bitumen processing plant; storage and distribution of petroleum products. Part VI provides for miscellaneous provisions, including: general offences and power to issue guidelines.