Geospatial assessment of oil spill pollution in the Niger Delta of Nigeria: An evidence-based evaluation of causes and potential remedies

Akinwumiju, Akinola S.; Adelodun, Adedeji A.; Ogundeji, Seyi E.

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115545

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“…Also, recently, out of the 150 bcm of global gas flared in 2019, Nigeria flared 7.83bcm while the former contender Russia flared 23.21 bcm. This has placed Nigeria at the 7th position behind Algeria, Venezuela, Iran, the United States, Iraq and Russia in the increasing order of volume of gas flared in 2019. knowing that oil and gas exploitation of this riverine countryside has caused rapid depreciation of its environmental qualities especially by turning arable land and fishing waters unproductive as well as the atmosphere that has received up to 350 million tons of CO2 as at 2018 (Akinwumiju, et al, 2020;Ozigis, et al, 2019;Edegbene, et al, 2021;Motte, et al, 2021), then, the rising hope from the above achievements has to be sustained. In fact, there are signs of hope for further reductions in volume of gas flared as the billion cubic meters flared in the first quarter of 2020 has already fallen by 10% across the first 30 oil producing countries with Nigeria inclusive, (The World Bank, 2020b).…”

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Sustainable Environment: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effects of Gas flaring in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

Uchegbulam¹,

Aliyuda²,

John³

2022

jasem

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The objective of this review is to provide an extensive assessment of the impacts of gas flaring from the ancient to modern life conditions at the Niger Delta as an area of global significance was reviewed from Millennium development goal (MDG) sustainable environmental perspective. These effects of flared gas took so long to persist due to its underdeveloped market, technological deficiency in its conversion into profitable byproducts and/or reinjection into geologic reservoirs until when needed. Findings show that these upstream emissions from flared gas have led to precipitation of acid rain and anthropogenic emissions like GHGs, VOCs, PM and over 250 toxins that have caused innumerable adverse effects on the Niger Delta communities and to the global community as climatic changes and global warming. Categorically, the environmental effects ranged between air, soil, water, heat, light and noise pollution as well as loss of biodiversity, vegetation and inflicted severe impacts on the health, and socioeconomic destitution of the Niger Delta residents including deterioration of the houses they live and shoreline threats as a coastal habitat. Despite the Nigerian government’s achievements in recovering the accrued carbon debt through liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and other strategic measures as attested by international agencies, yet a detailed discussion on the constraints to effective anti-flare deadlines were also highlighted. Also, suggestions for substantial sustainability of the Niger Delta was made towards a climatic justice and zero-carbon footprint.

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Sustainable Environment: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effects of Gas flaring in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

Uchegbulam¹,

Aliyuda²,

John³

2022

jasem

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“…In some communities such as Nsisioken Ogale, it was found that benzene levels in drinking waters from the wells were 900 times above the guideline of the World Health Organization (WHO) [73]. Many other studies have also reported the contamination of soils and other parts of the environment and the economic impacts in the area [74][75][76][77]. Diversification to renewable en-ergy such as biofuels which are more environmentally friendly will prevent further pollution in the region and allows for gradual remediation of the region since contaminants can persist in the environment due to the complexity of contaminated sites [78][79][80].…”

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Towards Commercialization of Third‐Generation Biofuel Industry for Sustainable Energy Production in Nigeria

Shiru

2021

ChemBioEng Reviews

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Due to the potential depletion of fossil fuels and the need for the shift from its use to combat the aggravated impacts of climate change, the unsustainable use of these conventional fuels has been widely recognized. This has prompted commercialization of biofuels as an alternative sustainable fuel. This study summarizes the potential of third-generation biomass feedstocks, algae, for biofuel production on the example of Nigeria, where most biofuel plants still use first-and second-generation feedstocks, which have led to food and land mass competition. It is shown that the production and consumption of third-generation biofuel is at its infancy in the coun-try. It was also found that the climatic conditions in Nigeria are conducive for the cultivation of microalgae, which are the primary sources of the third-generation biofuel, even though there are barriers such as inadequate reliable resource database for investment decisions and technical expertise to develop and deploy biofuels in commercial form. The large population of Nigeria is a potential market for biofuel, therefore, commercialization of the third-generation biofuel can be a viable alternative energy source to conventional fossil fuels and it can generate employment for many in the country.

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“…Another source of oil spill is from theft (smuggling and syphoning of crude oil from oil pipelines), which are eventually used in artisanal re ning (Lindén and Pålsson 2013). A study conducted by Akinwumiju et al (2020) revealed that Delta State has recorded signi cant cases (549) of oil spills with large volumes of spilled oil (76,200 barrels at the rate of 139 barrels per 22,100 L per incidence) between 1952 and 2019. Akinwumiju et al (2020) on the comparison of oil spill incidents in the Niger Delta also revealed swamps and lands to have received 55% and 38% of these oil spill incidents respectively.…”

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Crude Oil Spills Impact Bird Richness and Abundance Negatively in a Tropical Terrestrial Environment

Iniunam¹,

Kazeh²,

Ivande

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The study aimed at understanding the temporal effects of crude oil spill on bird richness and abundance because of its relevance to species and biodiversity management and conservation. Using the single time design, we visited 57 points across 8 sites of varying crude oil disturbance history and 44 random adjacent points as control points. Our result showed that the impact of crude oil spills is highest at the initial stage. However, bird species richness and abundance increased over time and showed no significant difference with control points after 24 months. This information suggest that crude oil spills are detrimental to birds and humans. This research, to the best of our knowledge, is the first that focuses on the effects of crude oil spills on terrestrial bird species in a tropical environment. Thus, we suggest longer monitoring assessments with special attention to the various feeding guilds to ensure proper ecological monitoring that informs better management and restoration plans. We also recommend clean ups of contaminated areas after spill events to ensure quick recovery of bird populations.

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Geospatial assessment of oil spill pollution in the Niger Delta of Nigeria: An evidence-based evaluation of causes and potential remedies

Cited by 28 publications

References 29 publications

Sustainable Environment: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effects of Gas flaring in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

Sustainable Environment: A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effects of Gas flaring in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

Towards Commercialization of Third‐Generation Biofuel Industry for Sustainable Energy Production in Nigeria

Crude Oil Spills Impact Bird Richness and Abundance Negatively in a Tropical Terrestrial Environment

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