Overview

This document, issued by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) of Nigeria, provides guidelines and requirements for obtaining an Oil and Gas Industry Service Permit (OGISP) as of the 2017 edition. It outlines the legal framework under the Petroleum (Drilling and Production) Amendment Regulations 1988, specifically referencing Sections 8, 9, and 60A, which empower the Director of Petroleum Resources to regulate technical services in the oil and gas industry and mandate that service companies be registered and permitted. The document details application requirements, inspections, statutory fees, payment methods, document verification, penalties, and categories of permits: General, Major, and Specialized. It includes job classifications and required documents for each category. Key points include that permits expire on the anniversary of issue from January 1, 2012; DPR discourages use of touts; forged documents void applications; applications are accepted year-round; major and specialized categories may require further evaluation; certain services (waste management, restoration, laboratory, safety training) require prior accreditation; tax clearance certificates and NSITF payments from the previous permit year are valid until specified dates; and companies registered as enterprises can only apply for Major category permits in specific consultancy areas. The document also provides contact details and the official DPR website.

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