ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF GAS FLARING IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION
The development of energy resources in combination with the recent changes in world economies, climatic implications and resource management has let to greater examination of how resources are extracted, developed and utilized. The entire industry is constantly under review internally, and externally to perfect their processes with the least possible environmental damage. Because of the possibility, and the reality, of potential acute disasters as well as long range environmental effects of the energy production and extraction process each phase of the system needs careful examination to maximize production and minimize environmental impact. The Nigeria and the Niger ...