Sectoral Contributions to Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Emissions in the Nigerian Economy

Abstract

In line with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), we estimate the percentage carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 -eq) emissions by sector in Nigeria. In terms of its emissions, the percentage contribution of carbon dioxide, CH 4 and N 2 O to each sector were considered using the 2006 IPCC emission calculation default taking 2012 as the base year projected to 2027. Results revealed that, fugitive emissions from oil and gas accounted for the highest contribution to CO 2 -eq emissions with about 75.27% when compared to other sectors. This is due to increased gas flaring employed to dispose of associated gas in major petroleum/oil producing areas in the country. This sector pollutes because of their technology, the remaining sectors were identified as important sectors because of the weight they have on the economy. The study suggests the need for Nigerian government to ensure the security of fuel source for power generation by mandating oil companies to channel their flared gases to power plant.

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“…The results indicated an elevation in surface temperature of about 9.1 °C above the average daily temperature. In the same investigation, it was found that residential structures must be build at a distance of at least 210 km away from the flaring site to avoid the thermal effects of gas flaring . The study concluded further that high temperature has a strong influence on chemical, physical, and biological processes, which directly affect human health, the near surroundings, and soil fertility.…”