Downstream Activities: Ministry of Mines and Energy

Safety Technical Certificates for Filling Station

Overview

The Safety Technical Certificate for a downstream filling station is an official document issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Its primary purpose is to certify that a filling station has met all the necessary safety and technical standards to operate legally and minimize risks to staff, customers, and the public. This certificate must be renewed periodically to ensure ongoing compliance.

Application Process

Step 1	Fill out the relevant application form, which can be downloaded here or requested free of charge from the provincial or municipal Departments of Mines and Energy.
Step 2	Submit a completed application form to the provincial or municipal Departments of Mines and Energy during working hours along with the following documents: Three 4x6 photos of the filling station owner Copy of ID or Passport Copy of the statute and certificate of business registration, if legal entity Diagram showing the facilities surrounding the filling station Diagram showing the facilities inside the filling station
Step 3	Complete applications must be reviewed and verified by officials of the Provincial or Municipal Departments of Mines and Energy. In case of incomplete documents, the officer shall request and recommend to replenish and reapply. Proceed with payment of fees at the provincial or municipal Departments of Mines and Energy as outlined in the Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 489 MEF/MME (July 24, 2024) issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Step 4	Technical officials will conduct an on-site inspection to ensure safety and security compliance based on the type of request. The technical officials will prepare a mission report and submit for review and decision. Once the application and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed to be complete, the Ministry of Mines and Energy will issue a written response to the applicant within 24 working days.
Step 5	Upon approval, OWSO will notify the applicant to collect the Filling Station Safety Technical Certificate at the OWSO.

Safety Technical Certificate for Processing and Processing License

Overview

Natural persons or legal entities who wishes to carry out downstream activities related to oil refinery, gas processing plant and petrochemical processing plant needs to apply for two distinct but interconnected legal documents: Safety Technical Certificate for Processing
and Processing License.

The Safety Technical Certificate for Processing refers to a legal document issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy for downstream activities related to processing plant to certify the compliance of technical regulations.

The Processing License refers to a legal document for downstream activities related to processing plant for legal entities issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Application Process

Step 1	Natural persons or legal entities fill out the relevant application form, which can be downloaded here or requested free of charge from the One Window Service Office (OWSO) at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
Step 2	Submit a completed application form along with the related documents to the OWSO during working hours with the following documents: Safety Technical Certificate Company Profile Copy of ID or Passport Copy of the statute and certificate of business registration, if legal entity Business Plan or Feasibility Study Report Technical Drawing of Processing Plant License Copy of Safety Technical Certificate for Processing Technical Drawing of Processing Plant as Built
Step 3	Completed applications will be processed by the OWSO and forwarded to the responsible department for review. The application will be returned to the applicant if more information is required.
Step 4	Once the application and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed complete, technical officials will conduct an on-site inspection to assess location suitability for the proposed project. Following the inspection, the technical officials will prepare a report and submit to Minister for review and decision. Applicant will receive a written response (approval or rejection) within 90 working days from the date the MME receives the completed application.
Step 5	Upon approval, OWSO will notify the applicant to collect the Safety Technical Certificate and License and proceed with payment of fees at the OWSO. Information on fees is set out in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 489 MEF/MME (July 24, 2024).

Safety Technical Certificate for Storage and Storage License

Overview

Natural persons or legal entities who wishes to carry out downstream activities related to fuel storage terminal, gas storage terminal, and joint fuel and gas storage terminal needs to apply for two distinct but interconnected legal documents: Safety Technical Certificate for Storage and Storage License.

The Safety Technical Certificate for Storage refers to a legal document issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy for downstream activities related to storage terminal to certify the compliance of technical regulations.

The Storage License refers to a legal document for downstream activities related to storage terminal for legal entities issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Application Process

Step 1	Natural persons or legal entities fill out the relevant application form, which can be downloaded here or requested free of charge from the One Window Service Office (OWSO) at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
Step 2	Submit a completed application form along with the related documents to the OWSO during working hours with the following documents: Safety Technical Certificate Company Profile Copy of ID or Passport Copy of the statute and certificate of business registration, if legal entity Business Plan or Feasibility Study Report Technical Drawing of Storage Terminal License Copy of Safety Technical Certificate for Storage Technical Drawing of Storage Terminal as Built
Step 3	Completed applications will be processed by the OWSO and forwarded to the responsible department for review. The application will be returned to the applicant if more information is required.
Step 4	Once the application and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed complete, technical officials will conduct an on-site inspection to assess location suitability for the proposed project. Following the inspection, the technical officials will prepare a report and submit to Minister for review and decision. Applicant will receive a written response (approval or rejection) within 90 working days from the date the MME receives the completed application.
Step 5	Upon approval, OWSO will notify the applicant to collect the Safety Technical Certificate and License and proceed with payment of fees at the OWSO. Information on fees is set out in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 489 MEF/MME (July 24, 2024).

Safety Technical Certificate for Pipeline Transportation and Pipeline Transportation License

Overview

Legal entities who wishes to carry out downstream activities related to crude oil pipeline, petroleum products pipeline, and natural gas pipeline needs to apply for two distinct but interconnected legal documents: Safety Technical Certificate for Pipeline Transportation and Pipeline
Transportation License.

The Safety Technical Certificate for Pipeline Transportation refers to a legal document issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy for downstream activities related to pipeline to certify the compliance of technical regulations.

The Pipeline Transportation License refers to a legal document for downstream activities related to pipeline for legal entities issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Application Process

Step 1	Legal entities fill out the relevant application form, which can be downloaded here or requested free of charge from the One Window Service Office (OWSO) at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
Step 2	Submit a completed application form along with the related documents to the OWSO during working hours with the following documents: Safety Technical Certificate Company Profile Copy of ID or Passport Copy of the statute and certificate of business registration, if legal entity Business Plan or Feasibility Study Report Technical Drawing of Pipeline Terminal License Copy of Safety Technical Certificate for Pipeline Transportation Technical Drawing of Pipeline as Built
Step 3	Completed applications will be processed by the OWSO and forwarded to the responsible department for review. The application will be returned to the applicant if more information is required.
Step 4	Once the application and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed complete, technical officials will conduct an on-site inspection to assess location suitability for the proposed project. Following the inspection, the technical officials will prepare a report and submit to Minister for review and decision. Applicant will receive a written response (approval or rejection) within 90 working days from the date the MME receives the completed application.
Step 5	Upon approval, OWSO will notify the applicant to collect the Safety Technical Certificate and License and proceed with payment of fees at the OWSO. Information on fees is set out in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 489 MEF/MME (July 24, 2024).

Safety Technical Certificate for Non-Pipeline Transportation and Non-Pipeline Transportation License

Overview

Natural persons or legal entities who wishes to carry out downstream activities related to transportation means such as tank truck, train, and ship/vessel needs to apply for two distinct but interconnected legal documents: Safety Technical Certificate for Non-Pipeline Transportation and Non-Pipeline Transportation License.

The Safety Technical Certificate for Non-Pipeline Transportation refers to a legal document issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy for downstream activities related to transportation means to certify the compliance of technical regulations.

The Non-Pipeline Transportation License refers to a legal document for downstream activities related to transportation means for legal entities issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Application Process

Step 1	Natural persons or legal entities fill out the relevant application form, which can be downloaded here or requested free of charge from the One Window Service Office (OWSO) at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
Step 2	Submit a completed application form along with the related documents to the OWSO during working hours with the following documents: Safety Technical Certificate Company Profile Copy of ID or Passport Copy of the statute and certificate of business registration, if legal entity Business Plan Specification of Each Transportation means Copy of Identification card of each transportation means License Copy of Safety Technical Certificate for Non-Pipeline Transportation
Step 3	Completed applications will be processed by the OWSO and forwarded to the responsible department for review. The application will be returned to the applicant if more information is required.
Step 4	Once the application and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed complete, technical officials will conduct an on-site inspection to assess location suitability for the proposed project. Following the inspection, the technical officials will prepare a report and submit to Minister for review and decision. Applicant will receive a written response (approval or rejection) within 90 working days from the date the MME receives the completed application.
Step 5	Upon approval, OWSO will notify the applicant to collect the Safety Technical Certificate and License and proceed with payment of fees at the OWSO. Information on fees is set out in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 489 MEF/MME (July 24, 2024).

Safety Technical Certificate for Bottling/Packaging and Trading License for Packaging/Bottling

Overview

Legal entities who wishes to carry out downstream activities related to gas cylinder bottling station, gas cassettes/cans bottling station, joint gas cylinders and cassettes/cans bottling station, and other petroleum product packaging station needs to apply for two distinct but interconnected legal documents: Safety Technical Certificate for Bottling/Packaging and Trading License for Packaging/Bottling.

The Safety Technical Certificate for Bottling/Packaging refers to a legal document issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy for downstream activities related to bottling/packaging station to certify the compliance of technical regulations.

The Trading License for Packaging/Bottling refers to a legal document for downstream activities related to bottling/packaging station for legal entities issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Application Process

Step 1	Legal entities fill out the relevant application form, which can be downloaded here or requested free of charge from the One Window Service Office (OWSO) at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
Step 2	Submit a completed application form along with the related documents to the OWSO during working hours with the following documents: Safety Technical Certificate Company Profile Copy of ID or Passport Copy of the statute and certificate of business registration Technical Drawing of Bottling/Packaging Station License Technical Drawing of Bottling/Packaging Station Technical Drawing of Bottling/Packaging as Built
Step 3	Completed applications will be processed by the OWSO and forwarded to the responsible department for review. The application will be returned to the applicant if more information is required.
Step 4	Once the application and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed complete, technical officials will conduct an on-site inspection to assess location suitability for the proposed project. Following the inspection, the technical officials will prepare a report and submit to Minister for review and decision. Applicant will receive a written response (approval or rejection) within 90 working days from the date the MME receives the completed application.
Step 5	Upon approval, OWSO will notify the applicant to collect the Safety Technical Certificate and License and proceed with payment of fees at the OWSO. Information on fees is set out in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 489 MEF/MME (July 24, 2024).

Safety Technical Certificate for Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network and Trading License for Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network

Overview

Legal entities who wishes to carry out downstream activities related to supply and distribution of LPG, Natural Gas, and other petroleum products needs to apply for two distinct but interconnected legal documents: Safety Technical Certificate for Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network and Trading License for Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network.

The Safety Technical Certificate for Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network refers to a legal document issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy for downstream activities related to supply and distribution of petroleum products to certify the compliance of technical regulations.

The Trading License for Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network refers to a legal document for downstream activities related to supply and distribution of petroleum products for legal entities issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Application Process

Step 1	Legal entities fill out the relevant application form, which can be downloaded here or requested free of charge from the One Window Service Office (OWSO) at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
Step 2	Submit a completed application form along with the related documents to the OWSO during working hours with the following documents: Safety Technical Certificate Company Profile Copy of ID or Passport Copy of the statute and certificate of business registration Technical Drawing of Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network License Copy of Safety Technical Certificate for Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network Technical Drawing of Supply and Distribution by Pipeline Network as Built
Step 3	Completed applications will be processed by the OWSO and forwarded to the responsible department for review. The application will be returned to the applicant if more information is required.
Step 4	Once the application and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed complete, technical officials will conduct an on-site inspection to assess location suitability for the proposed project. Following the inspection, the technical officials will prepare a report and submit to Minister for review and decision. Applicant will receive a written response (approval or rejection) within 90 working days from the date the MME receives the completed application.
Step 5	Upon approval, OWSO will notify the applicant to collect the Safety Technical Certificate and License and proceed with payment of fees at the OWSO. Information on fees is set out in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 489 MEF/MME (July 24, 2024).

Trading License for Importation or Exportation Activities of Petroleum and/or Petroleum Products

Overview

The Trading License for Importation or Exportation Activities of Petroleum and/or Petroleum Products refers to a legal document for importation or exportation activities of petroleum and/or petroleum products issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

Application Process

Step 1	Legal entities fill out the relevant application form, which can be downloaded here or requested free of charge from the One Window Service Office (OWSO) at the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
Step 2	Submit a completed application form along with the related documents to the OWSO during working hours with the following documents: Copy of the statute and certificate of business registration Documents relating to loading-unloading jetty, storage and transportation Five years business plan
Step 3	Completed applications will be processed by the OWSO and forwarded to the responsible department for review. The application will be returned to the applicant if more information is required.
Step 4	Once the application and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed complete, technical officials will prepare a report and submit to Minister for review and decision. Applicant will receive a written response (approval or rejection) within 45 working days from the date the MME receives the completed application.
Step 5	Upon approval, OWSO will notify the applicant to collect the License and proceed with payment of fees at the OWSO. Information on fees is set out in Inter-Ministerial Prakas No. 489 MEF/MME (July 24, 2024).