As part of its statutory functions, NUPRC provides regulatory
guidelines for operations across the entire oil and gas value chain.
Minister’s Consent
Guidelines And Procedures For Obtaining Minister’s Consent to the Assignment of Interest in Oil & Gas Assets
Last Updated: March 2021
Oil & Gas Production Facilities
Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Oil and Gas Production Facilities in Nigeria
Last Updated: November 2023
Classification of Integrated Upstream & Midstream Petroleum Operations
Guidelines on Classification of Integrated Upstream & Midstream Petroleum Operations
Last Updated: December 2023
Guidelines for the Award and Operations of Marginal Fields in Nigeria
Guidelines for the Award and Operations of Marginal Fields in Nigeria
Last Updated: June 2020
Oil Block Allocations
Oil Block Allocations to Companies (Back-in Rights) Regulations
Last Updated: February 2019
GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATIONALISATION OF DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL SUPPLY OBLIGATION
Guidelines For The Operationalisation Of Domestic Crude Oil Supply Obligation
Last Updated: July 2024
APPROVED FRAMEWORK FOR SEAMLESS OPERATIONALISATION OF DOMESTIC CRUDE OIL SUPPLY OBLIGATION
Approved Framework For Seamless Operationalisation Of Domestic Crude Oil Supply Obligation
Last Updated: July 2024
Gas Exploration and Development
UNITISATION OF OIL & GAS FIELDS
Extended Well Test (EWT)
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
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
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: 2021
Operations of Safety and Emergency Training
Guidelines for the Establishment and Operations of Safety and Emergency Training
Last Updated: October 2020
Work at Height and Confined Space Entry
Safety Case Guidelines
METHANE AND GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSIONS
Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations
Guidelines and Procedure for Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations
Last Updated: August 2020
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
Implementation Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Companies (Tax Incentives, Exemption, Remission, etc.)
Implementation Guidelines for the Oil and Gas Companies (Tax Incentives, Exemption, Remission, etc.) Order, 2024
Updated: April 2024
Guidelines for The Release of Staff in The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry 2019
Guidelines for The Release of Staff in The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry 2019
Last Updated: October 2019
OGISP Guideline
Guidelines and Requirements for the Application of Oil and Gas Industry Services Permit (OGISP)
Last Updated: January 2024
