Palm kernel oil (PKO) extraction and refining techniques involves operations such as sorting of kernels, handling, mechanical pressing, filtration of crude oil, thermal, chemical and physical treatment of crude oil to obtain desired edible oil that suits variety of applications.
What is the Nigerian palm oil processing industry?
The Nigerian palm oil processing industry is made up of two key identifiable actors namely the formal large scale producers and the informal small-scale producers much in the same way that we have smallholder farmers and large plantations.
What is the oil palm value chain in Nigeria?
The Oil palm value chain cuts across regions of Nigeria. The production of Oil palm oil is found predominantly in the southern part of Nigeria; particularly in the Niger Delta region. Location specificity is not the major determinant of value chain.
How is oil palm produced in the Niger Delta?
As in most parts of the major oil palm belt of Nigeria, oil palm production in the Niger Delta is carried out in three production systems viz: Semi/natural groves.