Abstract
This work aims to study the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Nigeria. The study begins with an extensive investigation of the strategic framework for CCS in Nigeria. The study then reviews the development of CCS in Nigeria comprising investigative studies, CO emission sources and CO storage potential. In the final 2 2 analysis, the study explores stakeholder's attitudes on the potential of CCS in Nigeria, using a survey administered to professionals in the in Nigeria's Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). The DPR is Nigeria's government agency concerned with confirming the compliance to petroleum laws, guidelines and regulations in the oil and gas industry. The stakeholders surveyed have shown a common agreement that CCS is one of the significant options for the effective management of carbon emissions. The stakeholders believe that regulatory frameworks and high capital costs are primary impediments to CCS demonstration and the risks related to CCS is generally not considered as predominant. Majority of stakeholders approve that the financing for a CCS project in Nigeria should be subsidised by contributions from bilateral and multilateral banks and/or organisations, followed by support from foreign and national governments. There is also a support from stakeholders on the need for providing same or even more incentives for CCS as is the case for renewables. There is a substantial support in favour of merging CCS with enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in Nigeria.
Publication Info:
Author: Aminu, M.D. , Usman, H. , Tende, A.W. , Malah, M. , Jato, M.A. , Bako, M.D. , 7 Shinkafi, F. , and Tarfa, Y.P. 8
Volume: 57
Issue: September
Published By: Journal of Mining and Geology, 2024-09-01