The Political Ecology of Oil and Gas Activities in the Nigerian Aquatic Ecosystem /

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 d...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Ndimele, Emeka, Prince (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] : Academic Press, 2017.
Temas:
Since 1970
Petroleum industry and trade > Environmental aspects > Nigeria.
Petroleum industry and trade > Political aspects > Nigeria.
Aquatic ecology > Nigeria.
P�etrole > Industrie et commerce > Aspect politique > Nigeria.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Infrastructure.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.
Aquatic ecology.
Economic history.
Petroleum industry and trade > Environmental aspects.
Petroleum industry and trade > Political aspects.
Nigeria > Economic conditions > 1970-
Nigeria > Conditions �economiques > 1970-
Nigeria.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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
  • 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, 1930�a#x80;#x93;2015
  • 2.1 Background
  • 2.2 The Dawn of Crude Oil Exploration and Production in Nigeria, 1930s�a#x80;#x93;2015s
  • 2.3 The Age of �a#x80;#x9C;Oil Rush�a#x80;#x9D;
  • 2.4 The Dynamics of Oil Exploration and Production in Nigeria
  • 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
  • 3.4 Refinery Products of Nigeria�a#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)
  • 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

Ejemplares similares