Section 17: Transmission, export or import of natural gas

(1) No transit, export or import permit, licence or other authorisation shall be required by the Company, a buyer, a seller or a shipper solely for the purposes of-
(a) export of natural gas from Nigeria by means of the pipeline system;
(b) transit of natural gas through Nigeria by means of the pipeline system; or
(c) import of natural gas into Nigeria by means of the pipeline system.