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A review of the Nigerian petroleum industry and the associated environmental problems

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  • Onah R. Ogri

    (Department of Chemical Sciences, The Polytechnic)

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Nigeria has abundant deposits of oil and natural gas and their exploitation has improved the economy substantially, but with serious environmental costs. Severe ecological damage has occurred in the Niger Delta area where most of the oil industries are based. Statutory rules and regulations for environmental protection applicable to the oil industry in Nigeria appear to be generally inadequate and ineffective. So far, air pollution has not been properly addressed. Natural gas is still being flared from many oil wells, with serious air pollution problems and a waste of this resource. The legal control of air pollution in the light of the ongoing operations of liquified natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) projects is advised along with other measures for environmental quality, control and the conservation of resources.

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  • Onah R. Ogri, 2001. "A review of the Nigerian petroleum industry and the associated environmental problems," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 21(1), pages 11-21, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:21:y:2001:i:1:d:10.1023_a:1010633903226
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1010633903226
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    1. Peter Caddy & Peter Davies & David Hawdon & Paul Stevens & John Toalster, 1991. "Prospects for Oil Prices," Surrey Energy Economics Centre (SEEC), School of Economics Discussion Papers (SEEDS) 59, Surrey Energy Economics Centre (SEEC), School of Economics, University of Surrey.
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    1. Joseph Ikechukwu Uduji & Elda Nduka Okolo‐Obasi, 2017. "Multinational Oil Firms' CSR Initiatives in Nigeria: The Need of Rural Farmers in Host Communities," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 29(3), pages 308-329, April.
    2. Emodi, Nnaemeka Vincent & Boo, Kyung-Jin, 2015. "Sustainable energy development in Nigeria: Current status and policy options," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 51(C), pages 356-381.
    3. F. Emile Asuquo & Ita Ewa-Oboho & Ekaete F. Asuquo & Paul J. Udo, 2004. "Fish Species Used as Biomarker for Heavy Metal and Hydrocarbon Contamination for Cross River, Nigeria," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 24(1), pages 29-37, March.
    4. Joseph I. Uduji & Elda N. Okolo-Obasi, 2017. "Multinational Oil Firms’ CSR Initiatives in Nigeria: the Need of Rural Farmers in Host Communities," Research Africa Network Working Papers 17/062, Research Africa Network (RAN).

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