Published 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Nigeria: petroleum; natural gas and economic crisis

Creators

  • 1. RIE s.r.l., Bologna (Italy)

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