Estimation of sulphur dioxide emission from consumption of premium motor spirit and automotive gas oil in Nigeria
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Date
2017-05-17
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Cogent Environmental Science
Abstract
Abstract: This paper estimated the annual levels of sulphur dioxide (SO2
) from
consumption of premium motor spirit (PMS) and automotive gas oil (AGO) across
the States and Regions of Nigeria. This was with a view to estimating the per capita
and land distributions of emissions. Annual fuel consumption, average fuel sulphur
contents and emission factors were combined to estimate the annual levels of
SO2
. Per capita and land distributions of emissions were then established using
population and land area, respectively. Results showed that Lagos and Ogun States
had the maximum SO2
emissions from consumption of PMS and AGO, respectively,
in 2012. Between 2001 and 2014; most of the SO2
emissions from consumption
of PMS and AGO came from the South-western and South-southern regions of
the country, respectively. Based on projected future fuel consumption, annual SO2
emissions from utilization of PMS and AGO are projected to further increase over
their 2014 estimates. Interim measure suggested for mitigation of SO2
emission
is the importation of refined products with highly reduced sulphur contents.
Medium to long-term measures include building of more refineries locally to make
use of Nigeria’s crude oil which is generally low in sulphur content and a massive
improvement in the country’s energy generation so as to lower the demand pressure
on refined petroleum products.
Description
Cogent Environmental Science,P.1-17
Keywords
PMS, AGO, sulphur, emission factor, Nigeria