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Friday, May 1, 2015
In Angola a number of regulations were passed by executive decree revolving around natural gas. The Minister of Petroleum approved the technical regulations on design, construction, technical exploitation and safety of fuel gas, most notably LPG and natural gas, distribution networks and branch lines by means of Executive Decree No. 79/15, of March 2. For purposes of these regulations, underground piping (commonly known as “building branch lines” or “immovable property branch lines”) extending from the main pipe of the distribution network to the building’s shut-off valve (also known as “shutdown device at building’s infeed”) is an integral part of the distribution networks. Failure to comply with this statute triggers the assessment of fines of up to AOA 100,400,000 (roughly $920,000). This statute repeals Executive Decrees Nos. 192/08 and 196/08, of September 15 and 16, 2008, respectively.
Angola also saw the Minister of Petroleum approve the Technical and Safety Regulations on Design, Construction, Exploitation and Maintenance of Containerized LPG filling plants, by means of Executive Decree No. 80/15. For purposes of these regulations, a containerized LPG storage and filling plant is comprised of (i) facilities equipped with containerized tanks integrated in the container(s) where the filling process takes place; and (ii) facilities equipped with ancillary containerized tanks, not integrated in the container(s) where the filling process takes place. Failure to comply with this statute triggers the assessment of fines of up to AOA 60,000,000 (roughly $550.000).
The Minister of Petroleum approved the Technical Regulations on Safety of Liquefied Natural Gas Storage Facilities in Pressurized Cryogenic Tanks – Autonomous Liquefied Natural Gas Units (ALNGU), by means of Executive Decree No. 81/15, of 2 March 2015. The Regulations apply to ALNGUs with a storage capacity of up to 300m3/tank and a maximum operating pressure greater than 100kPa, as well as to ancillary equipment, safety and control equipment, piping and accessory equipment of the facilities, intended for supply to distribution networks or end users. Failure to comply with this statute triggers the assessment of fines of up to AOA 200,000,000 (roughly $1,830,000). This statute repeals Executive Decree No. 199/08, of 18 September 2008.
Next on the agenda the Minister of Petroleum approved the technical regulations on design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of LPG tanks, by means of Executive Decree No. 82/15. Pursuant to the regulations, LPG tanks can be removable, built on the building yard, or irremovable, built on the installation site. Failure to comply with this statute triggers the assessment of fines of up to AOA 300,000,000 (roughly $2,750.000). This statute repeals Executive Decree No. 186/08, of September 9, 2008.
By means of Executive Decree No. 83/15 the Minister of Petroleum approved the technical regulations on design, construction, exploitation and maintenance of fuel gas facilities and installation of gas appliances in inhabited or occupied buildings, or buildings that are open to the public, or for commercial, industrial, agricultural and husbandry use, and their annexes. Failure to comply with this statute triggers the assessment of fines of up to AOA 200,000,000 (roughly $1,830,000). This statute repeals Executive Decrees Nos. 192/08 and 196/08, of September 15 and 16, 2008, respectively.
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