Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders is the key to opening up vast business opportunities in the energy sector. This document confirms the enterprise’s capacity and ensures safety in export and import activities of liquefied natural gas. Follow Long Phan’s article to be provided with detailed information about the conditions, authority to issue and the process of applying for a Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders, helping businesses seize effective business opportunities.

Conditions for traders exporting and importing LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 6 of Decree 87/2018/ND-CP, amended by Clause 1, Article 15 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP, LNG import and export traders must meet the following conditions:

• Traders must be enterprises established according to Vietnamese law.
• Regarding facilities, traders must have a wharf or a wharf lease contract for at least 5 years. The wharf must belong to the Vietnamese port system and be licensed for use. This condition ensures the capacity to receive, import and export LNG.
• Businesses need to have a gas tank or a gas tank rental contract that meets safety regulations. Tanks must be technically inspected for labor safety according to regulations. This is to ensure safety during LNG storage.
• Traders must meet the conditions for fire prevention and fighting according to the law.
• Have LPG bottles or LPG bottle rental contracts that meet the conditions for circulation in the market for LPG exporters and importers trading in bottled LPG.
• For traders exporting and importing gas through pipelines, in addition to meeting the conditions specified in Points a, b and c, Clause 1, Article 6 of Decree 87/2018/ND-CP, they must also have a gas supply station that meets the requirements. Meets safety conditions as prescribed in Chapter IV of Decree 87/2018/ND-CP.

Competent authority issues Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 44 of Decree 87/2018/ND-CP, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is the competent agency to issue a Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders. Traders need to contact the Ministry of Industry and Trade directly to submit documents and monitor the processing process. The Ministry will conduct checks and verify information before making a decision to issue a Certificate.

Procedures for issuance of Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders

Prepared documents

Pursuant to Article 37 of Decree 87/2018/ND-CP, the application for a Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders includes the following documents:

• Application for issuance of Certificate according to Form No. 01 in Appendix Decree 87/2018/ND-CP.
• Copy of Business Registration Certificate.
• This document proves the legal status of the trader according to Vietnamese law.
• Documents proving that there is a wharf or a wharf rental contract in Vietnam’s wharf system that is authorized for use by a competent authority.
• Copy of Certificate of results of technical inspection of tank labor safety. This document proves that the tank meets regulatory safety requirements.
• Documents proving compliance with fire prevention and fighting conditions.
• For traders exporting and importing gas through pipelines, in addition to the documents specified in Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, Article 37 of Decree No. 87/2018/ND-CP, additional documents proving the presence of pipelines must be provided. gas transportation or gas transportation pipeline lease contract; A copy of a valid pipeline inspection certificate and documents proving that there is a gas supply station that meets regulations on safety, fire prevention and fighting as prescribed in Decree 87/2018/ND-CP and the law. relevant law.

Execution order

Pursuant to Article 43 of Decree 87/2018/ND-CP, the order for issuance of a Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders is as follows:

Step 1: Traders submit 01 set of documents to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Applications can be submitted in person, by post or electronically. When submitting the application, the trader must pay the appraisal fee according to the law on fees and charges.

Step 2: Within 15 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is responsible for evaluating and issuing the Certificate. The appraisal process includes checking the completeness and validity of documents and verifying the actual conditions of the trader.

• If the dossier is not complete or valid, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will send a written request to the trader to supplement it. The time to add documents is not included in the 15 working day processing time limit.
• In case of refusal to issue a Certificate, the Ministry of Industry and Trade must respond in writing and clearly state the reason.

Note: When submitting an application to a competent authority for a Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders, traders must pay a fee for appraisal of business conditions for goods and services with restricted business; goods and services subject to conditional business in the field of commerce according to current laws on fees and charges.

Legal regulations on procedures for granting certificates

Consulting and support services for applying for Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders

Consulting services to support applications for Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders help businesses save time, effort and increase the likelihood of being granted a Certificate quickly. With his experience, Long Phan will advise and support customers quickly and most effectively when applying for a Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders. Services at Long Phan include:

• Consulting on conditions for issuance of Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders;
• Evaluate the level of satisfaction of the trader’s licensing conditions;
• Support in preparing documents and checking the completeness and validity of documents before submitting;
• Representing customers to submit applications and work with state agencies.
• Monitor application processing progress and return results to customers.
• Advise on issues that need attention after being granted a Certificate.

Applying for a Certificate of eligibility for LNG import and export traders is a process to ensure that the business’s operations are carried out in accordance with the law. You need to master the relevant regulations and carefully prepare documents when applying for a certificate. For detailed advice, please contact Long Phan via hotline 0906735386 Long Phan is committed to supporting customers in applying for Certificates effectively and in accordance with regulations.