NUPRC issues new guidelines for the advanced load declaration

The commission for the regulation of oil in Monte Nigeriano (NUPRC) has announced the release of new guidelines for the advanced load declaration regime, a move aimed at improving transparency, responsibility and efficiency in exports of crude oil and oil of Nigeria.
The guidelines, released pursuant to the regulation on the declaration of the load upstream of the oil in Monte Nigeriano, 2024, are designed to establish a robust picture to declare and monitor the crude oil and export of oil products from Nigeria, the monitoring and accounting for the movement of the crude oil within the country, preventing support interruptions, which have been subjected to maintenance and maintain the support products, were subjected to maintenance of products for the maintenance of the crotto generation of revenue for the government.
The revision approved by the COMMUNICATOR OF THE COMMISSION, ENGR. Gbenga Komolafe, Tuesday 17 June 2025, said that the new regulations apply to all licenses and lease contracts granted or preserved pursuant to the Petroleum Industry Act (Pia) 2021, covering crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids and exported oil products exported by all terminals and exports to Nigeria.
Pursuant to the revised regime, exporters must obtain an export permit, ship authorization and a univocal identification number (UIN) through the NUPRC online platforms before any shipment. The Commission will validate the identity of exporters and verify the export volumes before issuing authorization notifications, which will be incorporated with a UIN for monitoring. All relevant export documents, including the load invoice, the origin certificate and the load manifest, must refer to the UIN, ensuring traceability and compliance.
The portal of the NUPRC early loading declaration is a real -time system based on the technology that integrates perfectly with other government export systems, allowing real -time monitoring and reconciliation of crude oil exports, immediate loading of export documentation within 24 hours from loading the load and an improvement in data integrity and transparency through the export chain.
The guidelines allow the NUPRC to refuse the authorization applications of ships that are incomplete, inadequately documented or contain false information. Exporters who have been in violation can face administrative fines and sanctions, strengthening the commitment of the Commission for regulatory compliance and integrity of the sector.
Engr. Komolafe stressed that the initiatives align to the mandate of the Commission to maximize government revenues, minimize waste and guarantee optimal regulatory supervision in line with the oil industry law. It has observed that the new system is part of wider efforts to modernize the oil and gas sector of Nigeria and curb the losses due to theft and underestimation.
The new guidelines represent a significant step towards a more transparent, responsible and efficient oil export regime in Nigeria. By exploiting technology, robust validation and rigorous documentation protocols, the Commission is facing long -standing matters, losses and inefficiency in the sector.

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