The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region
The Niger Delta region, a crucial hub for Nigeria's petroleum resources, encounters significant socio-economic and environmental challenges stemming from both government-owned and artisanal oil refineries. The environmental impacts, particularly air pollution and its subsequent effects on publ...
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The Niger Delta region, a crucial hub for Nigeria's petroleum resources, encounters significant socio-economic and environmental challenges stemming from both government-owned and artisanal oil refineries. The environmental impacts, particularly air pollution and its subsequent effects on public health and the local economy, remain a primary concern. Through a comprehensive analysis of over 110 sources, this review evaluates the contributions of refinery operations to air pollution and environmental degradation in the Niger Delta. Our findings indicate that emissions from these refineries not only contribute to significant ecological imbalances but also pose severe health risks to local communities. Furthermore, the inefficiencies in refinery operations, characterized by below-standard product output and frequent accidents, have profound economic ramifications, especially for communities reliant on traditional livelihoods. The review identifies critical gaps in environmental regulations and policy enforcement, necessitating an array of solutions, including technological enhancements for better operational efficiency, the development of modular refineries, and thorough policy reforms. The study advocates for a holistic approach to surmount the environmental and health adversities triggered by refinery operations in the Niger Delta. It is imperative to integrate technological advancements, eco-friendly practices, community engagement in governance, and stringent environmental policy implementation. These strategies are vital for diminishing pollution levels and propelling sustainable economic progress within the region.
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| spelling | doaj-art-9a0f9af4b40c4dfb887466f08a21a9782025-02-02T19:54:22ZengUniversidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences2527-10752023-12-0191110.18540/jcecvl9iss11pp18333The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta RegionPiety Godwill Suku0Ejikeme Ugwoha1Ochuko Felix Orikpete2Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim3Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University The Niger Delta region, a crucial hub for Nigeria's petroleum resources, encounters significant socio-economic and environmental challenges stemming from both government-owned and artisanal oil refineries. The environmental impacts, particularly air pollution and its subsequent effects on public health and the local economy, remain a primary concern. Through a comprehensive analysis of over 110 sources, this review evaluates the contributions of refinery operations to air pollution and environmental degradation in the Niger Delta. Our findings indicate that emissions from these refineries not only contribute to significant ecological imbalances but also pose severe health risks to local communities. Furthermore, the inefficiencies in refinery operations, characterized by below-standard product output and frequent accidents, have profound economic ramifications, especially for communities reliant on traditional livelihoods. The review identifies critical gaps in environmental regulations and policy enforcement, necessitating an array of solutions, including technological enhancements for better operational efficiency, the development of modular refineries, and thorough policy reforms. The study advocates for a holistic approach to surmount the environmental and health adversities triggered by refinery operations in the Niger Delta. It is imperative to integrate technological advancements, eco-friendly practices, community engagement in governance, and stringent environmental policy implementation. These strategies are vital for diminishing pollution levels and propelling sustainable economic progress within the region. . https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/18333Niger Delta, Refinery Operations, Niger Delta, Environmental Impact, Public Health, Socio-Economic Challenges. |
| spellingShingle | Piety Godwill Suku Ejikeme Ugwoha Ochuko Felix Orikpete Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences Niger Delta, Refinery Operations, Niger Delta, Environmental Impact, Public Health, Socio-Economic Challenges. |
| title | The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region |
| title_full | The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region |
| title_fullStr | The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region |
| title_short | The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region |
| title_sort | socio economic and environmental impacts of petroleum refinery operations in the niger delta region |
| topic | Niger Delta, Refinery Operations, Niger Delta, Environmental Impact, Public Health, Socio-Economic Challenges. |
| url | https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/18333 |
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