Published 2008
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Journal article
Nigeria: petroleum; natural gas and economic crisis
Description
Conflicts in Nigeria have recently deepened and they show a continuous escalation. The endless attacks against all infrastructures led to a reduction of oil production, thus effecting international oil market as well. This article provides a Nigeria's economy and energy framework. First, we will focus on troubles characterizing oil companies activities in Nigeria. Then, we will analyze how a higher exploitation of natural gas could affect Nigeria's economy, politics and society.
Abstract (Italian)
I conflitti in Nigeria si sono sempre piu radicalizzati negli ultimi anni. Gli attacchi alle installazioni petrolifere hanno comportato una riduzione della produzione, con conseguenti ripercussioni anche sul mercato internazionale del greggio. Questo articolo intende offrire un quadro energetico ed economico del Paese, analizzando le tensioni che influenzano le attivita delle compagnie petrolifere internazionali, le prospettive di sviluppo del settore del gas naturale in Nigeria e le possibili ricadute economiche, politiche e sociali.Additional details
Additional titles
- Original title (Italian)
- Nigeria: petrolio, gas e crisi nel delta del Niger
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Energia (Roma)
- Journal Volume
- 29
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Journal Page Range
- p. 80-90
- ISSN
- 0392-7911
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Italy
- Country of Input or Organization
- Italy
- INIS RN
- 42017674
- Subject category
- S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
- Descriptors DEI
- ECONOMIC POLICY; ECONOMICS; ENERGY POLICY; MARKET; NATURAL GAS; NIGERIA; PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
- Descriptors DEC
- AFRICA; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; ENERGY SOURCES; FLUIDS; FOSSIL FUELS; FUEL GAS; FUELS; GAS FUELS; GASES; GOVERNMENT POLICIES; INDUSTRY