pollution crude peanut oil expeller in nigeria

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • What is the environmental impact of transporting petroleum products in Nigeria?
  • This analysis thus plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge in the field of environmental effects and promoting sustainable development worldwide. The environmental impact of transporting petroleum products in Nigeria is notable, primarily because of oil spills that result in the pollution of water and soil.
  • Why is oil spill a problem in Nigeria?
  • The spillage of crude oil and gas during transportation to refineries or coastal jetties in the southern region of Nigeria, which is a hub for petroleum exploration, storage, and distribution, has resulted in environmental degradation and contamination (Ekperusi et al. 2020 ).
  • Are oil spills causing indiscriminate pollution in the Niger Delta?
  • This is of particular concern, considering the Niger Delta is the breadbasket of Nigeria, inhabited by 31 million people. However, indiscriminate pollution has arisen from oil spills emanating from exploration activities and gas flaring. Since 2014 alone, more than 550 oil spills have been reported.
  • Who is responsible for petroleum spillage in Nigeria?
  • One of the agencies in Nigeria that are in charge of petroleum spillage and their environmental assessment is the NOSDRA. According to reports from Vidal (2010), the amount of petroleum spilled into the NDRN environment between 1976 and 1996 was far above two million barrels.