Poor regulatory frameworks and non-performing institutions can lead to an unstable petroleum industry. Conversely, a robust and proactive regulatory framework could promote an efficient petroleum Under the Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria, operators must obtain permits for all aspects of oil-related effluent discharges from all point sources (ie, Download PDF. Download PDF. Short Research and Discussion Article; Published: In 1991, the Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria—EGASPIN—was issued by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). In 2002, this document was revised and led to the formulation of a regulation that prohibits the Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria. Directorate of Petroleum Resources. Ministry of Petroleum. has been cited by the following article: Article. Safety Evaluation of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the Environment and Ready-to-eat Foods during Dry and Wet Seasons in Parts of Port Harcourt City A stable environment for operators where standards are enforced transparently, consistently and fairly - This white paper analyses the current provisions for decommissioning in Nigeria, and provides regulatory framework that results in sustainable decommissioning and closure practices in the oil and gas sectors. EGASPIN (2002) Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria. Revised Edition, Department of Petroleum Resources, Lagos. has been cited by the following article: TITLE: Geo-Spatial Analysis of Oil Spill Distribution and Susceptibility in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria The Institute for Oil, Gas, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, OGEES, of the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, has stated that the implementation of laws governing environmental In conclusion, several laws are regulating the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. This is because the oil & gas is very critical to the Nigerian economy; the earnings from oil & gas export is up to 90% of the total export earnings of the government. The most recent and reforming legislation is the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development 2007 No. 25 National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act (vii) a representative of the Oil Exploratory and Production Companies in Nigeria; (d) the Director-General of the Agency; and (e) three other persons to represent public interest, to be appointed by the Minister of Environment. (2) A member of the Council, other than the Chairman, shall be In the oil and gas producing states of Nigeria for example, due to crude oil extraction for petroleum products, the environs have experience high pollutions [such as oil spillage, gas flaring, black soot, clay soot, among others; Ojo, 2016] of which today the whole world is clamouring on climatic change agreement. The Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria also impose fines for various environmental infractions and the obligation to pay compensation to affected persons The Environmental Guidelines and Standards for the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria also impose fines for various environmental infrac