A total of 9,263 inspection visits were conducted by the Ministry of Energy during July. According to SPA, these visits resulted in the recording of 964 violations related to the distribution of petroleum and petrochemical products, as well as dry gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for residential and commercial use.
The primary violations identified include engaging in petroleum or petrochemical operations without the necessary permits issued by the Ministry of Energy. Other recorded infractions involved the unlicensed retail of LPG cylinders and the transport and sale of petroleum products via unlicensed carriers.
Additionally, inspections revealed instances where petroleum products were used for purposes other than those intended, alongside other breaches of the aforementioned regulations.
How many inspections did the Ministry of Energy conduct in July? The Ministry of Energy inspection teams carried out 9,263 inspection visits during the month of July. These efforts led to the identification and recording of 964 separate violations concerning the distribution of petrochemical and petroleum products, including dry gas and LPG for commercial and residential purposes.
What were the main types of violations recorded during the July inspections? The most prominent violations included operating petroleum or petrochemical activities without required permits from the Ministry of Energy and the unlicensed retail sale of LPG cylinders. Other infractions involved using unlicensed carriers for the transport and sale of petroleum products.
What other regulatory breaches were identified by the inspection teams? Beyond licensing issues, the inspection teams recorded cases where petroleum products were utilized for non-intended purposes. The Ministry of Energy also noted various other violations of the regulations governing the distribution of petroleum, petrochemicals, and liquefied petroleum gas.