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1 online resource (486 pages) |
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Front Cover -- The Political Ecology of Oil and Gas Activities in the Nigerian Aquatic Ecosystem -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Editor -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- Introduction -- I. Background Information on Petroleum Industry Activities and the Nigerian Environment -- 1 The Nigerian Environment -- 1.1 Nigeria: Geographical Situation, Demographics, Political History, and Economic Significance -- 1.2 Climatic, Vegetation, and Ecological Zones -- 1.3 Floral and Faunal Diversity -- 1.4 The Delta -- 1.5 Natural Resources of Nigeria |
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1.6 Forest Resources of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria1.7 Fisheries Resources of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria -- 1.8 Conflict Profile -- 1.9 Actors, and Conflict Dynamics -- 1.10 Concluding Notes -- References -- Further Reading -- 2 The Historical Trajectory of Crude Oil Exploration and Production in Nigeria, 1930â#x80;#x93;2015 -- 2.1 Background -- 2.2 The Dawn of Crude Oil Exploration and Production in Nigeria, 1930sâ#x80;#x93;2015s -- 2.3 The Age of â#x80;#x9C;Oil Rushâ#x80;#x9D; -- 2.4 The Dynamics of Oil Exploration and Production in Nigeria |
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2.5 Some Consequences of Oil Exploration and Production in Nigeria2.6 Conclusion -- References -- Further Reading -- 3 The Physical and Chemical Components of Nigerian Crude Oil -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Types of Crude Oil in Nigeria -- 3.3 Composition and Properties of Crude Oil in Nigeria -- 3.3.1 Physical and Chemical Properties of Crude Oil in Nigeria -- 3.3.1.1 Specific Gravity, Api Gravity, and Sulfur Content -- 3.3.1.2 Pour Point, Viscosity, Water, Salt, Nitrogen, and Asphaltene Contents -- 3.3.1.3 Heavy Metals |
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3.4 Refinery Products of Nigeriaâ#x80;#x99;s Crude Oil3.5 By-Products of Crude Oil in Nigeria -- References -- 4 The Oil and Gas Industry and the Nigerian Environment -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Oil and Gas Reserves -- 4.3 Methods of Reserves Estimation -- 4.4 Reasons for Estimating Reserves -- 4.5 Activities of the Global Oil and Gas Industry -- 4.6 Operational Environments of the Global Oil and Gas Industry -- 4.6.1 Offshore Production Platforms -- 4.6.2 Offshore Drilling Structures -- 4.7 Global Oil and Gas Trade (Industry and Market Participants) |
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4.8 Nigerian Ecosystem4.9 The Niger Delta Ecosystem -- 4.10 Environmental Issues of the Niger Delta -- 4.11 Impacts of the Oil and Gas Industry on the Niger Delta Ecosystem -- 4.11.1 Vegetation Clearing -- 4.11.2 Seismic Operations -- 4.11.3 Pipeline Construction -- 4.11.4 Dredging -- 4.11.5 Industrial Emission -- 4.11.6 Underground Water Contamination -- 4.12 Effects of Oil and Gas on the People and Their Habitat -- 4.12.1 Damage to Farmlands -- 4.12.2 Damage to Fishery and Wildlife -- 4.12.3 Gas Flaring -- 4.12.4 Illegal Refinery Operation |
| Summary |
The Political Ecology of Oil and Gas Activities in the Nigerian Aquatic Ecosystem reviews the current status of the ecosystems and economic implications of oil and gas development in Nigeria, a key oil-producing state. The ecological and economic impacts of oil and gas development, particularly in developing nations, are crucial topics for ecologists, natural resource professionals and pollution researchers to understand. This book takes an integrative approach to these problems through the lens of one of the key oil-producing nations, linking natural and human systems through the valuation of ecosystem services |
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Reactions to petroleum exploration from oil-bearing communities: What have we learnt? 29. The Niger Delta Amnesty Programme: Achievements, limitations and sustainability (OR The political economy of the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme) 30. Sustainable Exploration of crude oil in Nigeria 31. Dealing with oil spill scenarios in Niger Delta: Lessons from the past 32. Remediation of crude oil spillage |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Petroleum industry and trade -- Environmental aspects -- Nigeria
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Petroleum industry and trade -- Political aspects -- Nigeria
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Aquatic ecology -- Nigeria
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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Aquatic ecology
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Economic history
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Petroleum industry and trade -- Environmental aspects
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Petroleum industry and trade -- Political aspects
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| SUBJECT |
Nigeria -- Economic conditions -- 1970-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85091861
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Nigeria
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ndimele, Emeka, Prince, editor
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| ISBN |
9780128096284 |
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0128096284 |
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