{"id":25,"user_id":2,"title":"The promotion of Gas Utilization Projects","description":"The Guidelines for Producers Associated Gas Utilisation Projects, issued by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in August 2020, set the framework for oil and gas Producers seeking to execute their own flare out projects and gain exemption from the Third-Party Flare Gas Commercialisation bidding process. The document outlines the process for granting a Permit to Access Flare Gas for a Producer's Approved Flare Out Project (PAFOP) and establishes the structure for Associated Gas Utilisation Projects, categorizing them into 'Own Consumption' (for oil recovery and sustenance) and 'Commercialisation' projects. It mandates that any Producer applying for a PAFOP must submit a detailed application to the Minister of Petroleum Resources, including a project description, a 10-year gas forecast, proof of economic viability, and a commitment to commencing commercial operations within 36 months of receiving the approved status.","type":"pdf","status":"published","access_level":"public","author":"Agora Policy","tags":"Policy Document","file_path":"documents\/lKSU9aLF6lqMzt1smdGXC41STZby3Hyno5nljqVo.pdf","file_name":"Guidelines-for-Producers-Associated-Gas-Utilisation-Projects.pdf","file_size":285146,"views_count":0,"downloads_count":0,"published_at":"2026-04-16T00:00:00.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"created_at":"2026-04-16T18:34:22.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-04-16T18:34:22.000000Z"}