scholarly journals Toxicological Impacts of Gas flaring and Other Petroleum Production Activities in Niger-Delta Environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 2297-2304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ujowundu C. O. ◽  
Ajoku C.O ◽  
Nwaogu L. A ◽  
Belonwu D. C. ◽  
Igwe K.O
Keyword(s):  
Ictalurus Punctatus ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Control Fish ◽  
Environmental Toxicants ◽  
Oil Exploration ◽  
Chemical Monitoring ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Channa Argus

In this study, the concentrations of inducers of environmental toxicity such as heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and biomarkers of environmental toxicants such as oxidative stress enzymes/compounds and liver function enzymes were determined. These parameters were used to assess the pollution status of some Niger-Delta areas; Ebocha/Omoku, Abacheke/Egbema, and Okwuzi/Ohaji, with the aid of two indicator species: cat fish (Ictalurus punctatus) and snakehead fish (Channa argus) from three different water sources; Ebocha/Omoku river, Abacheke river and Okwuzi creek all of which are within the area of oil exploration and production activities in Nigeria. The control fish and water samples were collected from Otamiri River within the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, with no known oil exploration and production activity. The results obtained indicated significant (p < 0.05) differences between the exploited and the unexploited environment and the need to incorporate biochemical markers in environmental impact assessment of aquatic environments to complements the classical chemical monitoring. 

NIGERIA: DELTA OIL EXPLORATION POLITICS AND THE PORTRAYAL OF BRUTAL IMPACT IN YERIMA’S HARD GROUND

2020 ◽  
pp. 21-34
Author(s):  
Uche-Chinemere NWAOZUZU ◽  
Ifeanyichukwu ABADA ◽  
Emeka ANIAGO
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Oil Exploration ◽  
Political Structure ◽  
Hidden Agenda ◽  
Fault Lines

This study presents an interdisciplinary approach towards a critical analysis of some impacts of crude-oil exploration in Niger Delta and polemics of viable conϐlict resolution framework. This approach involves analysis of Ahmed Yerima’s creative portrayal in Hard Ground which revolves around the variables activating conϐlicting emotional interests in matters concerning ‘black gold’ in Nigeria, and how these variables resonant in debates and demands for Nigeria’s polity restructuring because of perceived resource mismanagement. More so, our scope includes an analytical attempt at illuminating elaborately our interpretation of the dimensions to the loud and shrewd inclinations subsuming what some see as solution to the lingering conϐlict, and the suppositions explaining why others see the debates and demands on polity restructuring as dark convoluted ploys aimed at hidden agenda. Hence, through select theories of victimhood, this study attempts to elucidate on the variables propelling conϐlicting emotional interestsabout oil exploration in Niger Delta, by looking interpretively hard and deep on the perspectives, views and suppositions deϐining the ideologies and inclinations propelling them. In the end, this study notes that the disenchantments and troubles with Nigeria’s polity framework and structure as it relates to oil exploration in Niger Delta are subsumed in Hard Ground’s creativecontribution as a means of assessing the points to the fault-lines that characterize the subsisting socio-political structure upon which Nigeria stands and wobbles.

Geoelectrical resistivity imaging of shallow oil sands in the Eastern Dahomey Basin (SW Nigeria): Implication for heavy oil exploration and production

2021 ◽  
Vol 176 ◽  
pp. 104122
Author(s):  
Ovie Emmanuel Eruteya ◽  
Muhedeen Ajibola Lawal ◽  
Kamaldeen Olakunle Omosanya ◽  
Adeoye Oshomoji ◽  
Usman Kaigama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Oil ◽  
Oil Sands ◽  
Oil Exploration ◽  
Resistivity Imaging ◽  
Dahomey Basin ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Geoelectrical Resistivity

scholarly journals Environment pollution: The rise of militarism and terrorism in the Niger Delta of Nigeria

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Christian Madubuko
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Justice ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Oil Exploration ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
The People ◽  
Oil Pipelines ◽  
Primary Means ◽  
History Of ◽  
To Receive

Oil was discovered in large quantities in Nigeria in 1956 and exploration began in the same year. Before oil, agriculture and fishing had assured the Niger Delta people of a bright future. Since 1956, oil has been extracted from the Niger Delta with destructive consequences on the environment, bringing about environmental degradation and destruction of the people’s primary means of livelihood. Land and water were badly polluted, and the health of the people affected because of leaks from oil pipelines, gas flaring and acid rains. Several petitions and non-violent protests by Delta communities, women and youth against environmental destruction failed to receive attention. Rather, opposition to peaceful protests earned the people military invasions of their communities, clampdowns and jailings. The rise of militarism and terrorism in the Niger Delta was the result of the Federal Government and Oil Companies’ clampdown on non-violent protests for environmental justice in the Niger Delta. This paper discusses the history of oil exploration in the Niger Delta, oil laws, effects of oil exploration in the region, and the rise of militants and terrorists in the area. The paper uses the term, ‘environmental Justice’ to denote unfair treatment and destruction of the Delta environment resulting from oil exploration, non implementation and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, and abuse of human rights.The paper suggests solutions for peace in the Niger Delta.

scholarly journals Consumption of Cattle Hide Singed with Scrap Tyre is Detrimental to the Liver, Heart and Kidney of Rats

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-43
Author(s):  
E. C. Woko ◽  
C. O. Ibegbulem ◽  
C. S. Alisi
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Resultant Increase ◽  
Complete Protein ◽  
Kidney Liver

The presence of essential amino acids in meat makes it a complete protein, this makes meat a highly sort after source of protein in the human diet. The World’s demand for animal-derived protein has been projected to double by 2050. As a result there is a resultant increase in livestock industries to meet this demand. While meat is generally consumed as a source of protein, processed cattle hide popularly known as “Kanda” in southeastern Nigeria is consumed as a substitute for meat though it may not necessarily provide the same level of nutritional value with meat. The method of processing this food delicacy (Kanda) by singeing with scrap tyre or firewood has opened the door for heavy metal and or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) contamination, thereby putting unsuspecting consumers at health risk. This study therefore investigated the effects of consuming scrap tyre and firewood singed cattle hide on the kidney, liver and heart of male Wistar rats. The study took place for 21 days at the department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology Owerri. 35 rats were divided into 7 groups of 5 each, allowed to acclimatize for 7 days and fed with the cattle hide processed with scrap tyre (group 1-3) and cattle hide processed with firewood (group 4-6) while group 7 which served as control was fed with normal standard rat pellet feed. It was observed that consuming these processed hides increased the marker enzymes for heart, kidney and liver damage like lactate dehydrogenase, alanine and aspartate aminotransferases, creatine kinase and alkaline phosphatase with groups that were fed with the hide singed with scrap tyre showing severe elevations. Consuming the singed Kanda also significantly decreased the serum concentrations of K+, Na+, Cl- , and significantly increased HCO3- and urea concentration. An examination of the organ tissues also revealed serious morphological changes. In conclusion, consuming singed Kanda had detrimental effects on the vital organs studied.

Status of Deepwater Production Systems

1991 ◽  
Vol 28 (01) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Edward E. Horton
Keyword(s):  
Gulf Of Mexico ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Oil Exploration ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Near Future

As oil exploration and production moves farther offshore, innovative technology is required to exploit energy resources in ever deeper waters. This paper covers two areas of deepwater production: offshore Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico. The types of wells and their capacity are described as well as the alternative platform designs, both fixed and semisubmersible, being used to recover both oil and gas from depths greater than 1500 ft. The paper outlines why these deepwater regions are of interest now and describes developments that are expected in the near future.

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Smoked Ethmalosa fimbriata and Gymnarchus niloticus from Selected Fish Markets in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 1367-1380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chukwujindu M. A. Iwegbue ◽  
Diemiruaye Odogbor ◽  
Francis E. Egobueze ◽  
Onoriode O. Emoyan ◽  
Godswill O. Tesi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Gymnarchus Niloticus ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic
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