International Journal of Economy, Energy and Environment

Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017

  • A Review of Impacts of Gas Flaring on Vegetation and Water Resources in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

    Enetimi Idah Seiyaboh, Sylvester Chibueze Izah

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 48-55
    Received: 12 May 2017
    Accepted: 6 June 2017
    Published: 14 July 2017
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    Abstract: Nigeria is an oil and gas producing nation. The Niger Delta is the Nigerian oil and gas province. About 10 – 40% of produced associated gas is underutilized and is flared into the environment. This is the usual trend in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. Gas flaring has adverse impacts on the environmental components and its associated biota. This ... Show More
  • Influence of Organic Amendment on Microbial Activities and Growth of Pepper Cultured on Crude Oil Contaminated Niger Delta Soil

    Raimi Morufu Olalekan, Sabinus Chibuzor Ezugwu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 56-76
    Received: 6 May 2017
    Accepted: 2 August 2017
    Published: 6 September 2017
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    Abstract: Land contamination with crude oil is one of the challenges of effective crop production in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. This condition is inherent thus creates the need for developing effective remedial methods of managing contaminated lands as well as improve crop production. This study was designed to assess the effect of Brewers Spent Grai... Show More