When an oil storage terminal in Gujarat faced delays due to missing PESO approvals, every extra week meant lakhs in idle logistics costs. The same story repeats across India — chemical warehouses waiting on clarifications, or explosive manufacturers losing tender eligibility.
That’s where PESO compliance becomes not just a legal formality, but a license to operate safely and profitably.
At Green Permits, we’ve helped clients from refinery operators to industrial gas bottlers navigate PESO’s complex rules — ensuring they meet every safety, design, and documentation norm before inspection even begins.
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), regulates the storage, transport, handling, and manufacturing of petroleum, compressed gases, and explosives in India.
PESO ensures that every installation — from a small LPG filling station to a large refinery — adheres to explosion-proof design standards, pressure vessel integrity, and safe-distance criteria prescribed under laws like:
PESO licensing is mandatory for any entity involved in:
Operating without a valid PESO license can lead to plant shutdowns, penalty notices, or criminal liability under the Petroleum Act, 1934.
| Industry Segment | Applicable Rules | Common License Forms | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Storage / Retail | Petroleum Rules 2002 | Form XIV / XV / XVI | 3–5 years |
| LPG / CNG Bottling, Gas Storage | SMPV(U) Rules 2016 | LS-1A, LS-2 | 5 years |
| Explosives Manufacturing / Storage | Explosives Rules 2008 | LE-1, LE-3, LE-5 | 3 years |
| Ammonium Nitrate Processing | AN Rules 2012 | Form P-1 | 3 years |
| Gas Cylinder Testing Stations | GCR 2016 | GC-Form B | 3 years |
Each license is industry-specific, with site inspections, layout approvals, and equipment testing forming the backbone of approval.
Average approval time: 30–45 working days for complete applications.
The Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) standards complement PESO regulations.
For instance:
| OISD Standard | Focus Area | Linked Rule |
|---|---|---|
| OISD-144 | LPG bottling plant layout | SMPV(U) Rules 2016 |
| OISD-118 | Petroleum product storage | Petroleum Rules 2002 |
| OISD-105 | Fire protection system design | Petroleum Rules 2002 |
| OISD-188 | CNG refueling stations | Gas Cylinder Rules 2016 |
Following these standards at the design stage cuts approval delays and avoids costly modifications later.
Early compliance protects your operations, workers, and reputation.
A mid-sized solvent manufacturer in Maharashtra delayed PESO license renewal by 90 days — their entire 5,000 KL tank farm was sealed by the district administration. With Green Permits’ guidance, layout approvals were revised as per OISD-118, and the site secured renewal in just 21 days — saving over ₹30 lakhs in demurrage losses.
At Green Permits Consulting, we simplify PESO licensing and renewals through:
PESO compliance isn’t just paperwork — it’s the backbone of safe industrial growth. Whether you handle petroleum, LPG, or chemical products, securing the right license early prevents shutdowns, fines, and fire risks.
Green Permits helps you stay compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready — from concept to commissioning.
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Yes. Any flammable or petroleum-based chemical storage above threshold limits under Petroleum Rules 2002 requires PESO approval.
Most licenses are valid for 3–5 years and renewable upon inspection.
Yes. All new, renewal, and amendment applications are filed via NSWS → PESO Portal.
The facility may be sealed, and owners penalized under the Petroleum Act 1934 and Explosives Act 1884.
Yes. Foreign OEMs supplying to Indian projects can apply through authorized Indian representatives.
