physical soybean oil refinery project in nigeria

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Where are the petroleum refineries located in Nigeria?
  • The petroleum refineries are located in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. With significant availability of non-food biomass resources in the same area, it is pertinent to consider expanding use of the petroleum refinery?s infrastructure to co-process non-food biomass into bio-intermediate oil for blending with petroleum.
  • Will a refinery make Nigeria self-sufficient?
  • Dangote Industries Ltd. aims to process enough oil with the opening of this refinery to make Nigeria self-sufficient in petroleum products. In addition, it plans to supply petrol, diesel, and jet fuel to other African countries.
  • When did Nigeria start refining oil?
  • Refining in Nigeria began a decade after oil was discovered in the oil-rich Niger Delta region in the 1950s. Initially starting out in 1965 with a refining capacity of 38,000 barrels per day (bpd), Nigeria's refining capacity has grown over the years and is considered the 4th largest in Africa.
  • Does Nigeria have a potential for domestic refining of petroleum products?
  • It draws attention to the existing gaps in the supply of refined petroleum products in Nigeria and the West African region and it highlights the sizeable potential for domestic refining of petroleum products. Importantly, it identifies key drivers that will spur the growth of the refining sector in Nigeria.
  • What are the emerging biofuels projects in Nigeria?
  • Currently, most of the emerging biofuels projects in Nigeria utilize first generation biomass feedstock for biofuel production. These projects are typically located many miles away from petroleum refineries and use food crops as feedstocks, which can compete with food production.
  • Are biomass resources available for biofuel production in Nigeria?
  • This estimate affirms the availability of biomass resources for biofuel production in Nigeria. However, the resources considered in Table 5 are first generation biomass feedstocks in competition with food. Nigeria needs to harness its renewable energy potential from non-food biomass feedstocks for sustainable production of biofuel.