15/10/2024

Angola: Butane Gas Regulations

By way of Presidential Decree 209/24, of 9 October 2024, the Angolan government has enacted new Regulations on the Sale and Resale of Butane Gas (Butane Gas Regulations). Below is a summary of PD 209/24:

  • The sale and resale of butane gas is subject to license to be issued by the following entities:
    • The Petroleum Products Institute (“Instituto Regulador dos Derivados de Petróleo”) in case of bulk or wholesale suppliers of butane gas;
    • The local governments in the case of retail sellers of butane gas.
  • The license is subject to an initial inspection to be carried out by a technical committee comprised of representatives of the following entities:
    • The licensing entity (Petroleum Products Institute or local government, as applicable)
    • Ministry of Commerce
    • Ministry of Health
    • Firefighting department
    • Other concerned public services
  • The license is valid for 5 years, and is subject to annual inspections.
  • Both wholesalers and retailers must possess installations with the following functionalities:
    • A proper warehouse
    • Storage capacity of up to 500 12-kg bottles for retailers, and above 500 bottles for wholesalers
    • A fire and gas leakage emergency plan and appropriate fighting equipment
    • Easy access conditions for loading and offloading, as well as firefighters
    • Personal protection equipment and first aid kit.
  • The following are considered administrative offenses:
    • The sale/resale of butane gas without a valid license – fine equivalent to 100 to 300 times the minimum wage
    • Lack of fire or gas leakage fighting equipment – fine of 100 minimum wages
    • Lack of first aid kit – fine of 25 minimum wages
    • Absence of proper installations signage – fine of 10 minimum wages
    • Lack of personal protection equipment – fine of 50 minimum wages
  • The license may be canceled in the following cases:
    • The licensee has not commenced activity within 180 days of the license date
    • The activity was suspended for 90 days or more
    • The licensee was declared bankrupt
    • The (individual) licensee has passed away or is unable to carry out a commercial activity
    • In case of serious risk to health and safety of the workplace or the environment.

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