The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced its intention to amend the Domestic Crude Supply Obligations (DCSO) Regulations 2023. This move is part of a broader review that includes updates to the National Data Repository Regulations.
In a notice issued by NUPRC Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe, the commission invited input from various stakeholders in the Nigerian upstream petroleum sector. The consultation process is mandated by Section 216 (1) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which requires stakeholder engagement before finalizing or amending regulations.
Stakeholders, including lessees, licensees, permit holders, and host communities, have 21 days from the publication date to submit their input. The proposed regulations can be reviewed on the NUPRC website.
The commission emphasized the importance of these consultations to ensure that the amendments align with the objectives of the PIA 2021. All submissions must follow a specified format available on the NUPRC site and be directed to Kingston Chikwendu, Head of Regulations and Statutory Compliance Unit, at regeon@nuprc.gov.ng.
This initiative comes amid concerns about noncompliance with the existing DCSO regulations by crude producers.
