NNPC plans commercial bio-fuel project in Nigeria—GMD
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will soon begin the first large scale commercial bio-fuel venture as alternative to fossil fuel its Group Managing Director (GMD), Dr Maikanti Baru, has revealed.
Baru made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja at a two-day Environment Dialogue, titled `Diversification of the Economy, the Role of Jatropha.’
According to the GMD, who was represented by the Corporation’s Group Executive Director, Gas and Power, Mr Babatunde Adeniran, the project became necessary due to the increasing negative impact of fossil fuel to the environment.
He said that the corporation would cultivate jatropha plants along the borders of the over 5,000 kilometers of NNPC pipeline right- of- way across the country adding that Jetropha, an environmental and economic agro-allied plant called Binidazugu in the North, Lapalapa in South West, Okwa Ekpu in the East, has over 175 species.
Explaining that the plant could be used to produce bio-fuel which could serve as alternative to diesel, he stressed that it could serve as wind breakers and shelter belts to curb flooding, desertification and erosion.
NNPC GMD stated further that bio-fuel, as a renewable source of energy, was currently drawing international recognition as alternative choice of fuel because of its eco-friendliness, socio-economic and climate benefits.
“As one of the key business areas, NNPC is currently diversifying its products portfolio for enhanced and sustainable energy mix.
“We are doing this by integrating bio-fuel production from selected energy crops with a robust agriculture development programme,” explaining that based on its commercial considerations, jatropha ranked second to oil palm as the bio-oil of choice for biodiesel production in the NNPC bio-fuel programme.
“Jatropha is considered an appropriate hedge plant for reclaiming forests in extinction, managing desertification, creating soil balance and a logical solution to food versus fuel contest,” he said.
He pledged the commitment of the corporation to implementing the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Good blog! I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I might be notified when a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your RSS which must do the trick! Have a great day!
I think this is one of the most vital info for me. And i am glad reading your article. But want to remark on few general things, The site style is perfect, the articles is really nice : D. Good job, cheers
Hey, you used to write wonderful, but the last few posts have been kinda boring… I miss your super writings. Past several posts are just a bit out of track! come on!
1. Thanks for the great post keep up the amazing work.
Thanks for the great post keep up the amazing work.
Does your site have a contact page? I’m having trouble locating it but, I’d like to shoot you an e-mail. I’ve got some ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great website and I look forward to seeing it expand over time.