The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is partnering the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority on enforcement of radiological safety in oil and gas operations and reduce the overall cost of operations.
While the NUPRC regulates the technical, commercial and operational aspects of oil and gas exploration and production, the NNRA oversees the possession, use, transportation and disposal of radioactive sources while also facilitating the beneficial use of radiation technologies across various sectors of the economy.
Commenting on the agreement, which was signed in Abuja at weekend, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC emphasized the need to tackle regulatory gaps and the multiplicity of rules and regulations in the oil and gas industry in order to improve the ease of doing business.
She explained that reducing cost of operations is one of the critical ways that operators can safeguard investments, adding the partnership
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