The extraction of crude oil is done through drilling – which comes prior to proper findings by geologists. There are different countries blessed with these natural resources, and produces various types of crude oil. For Nigeria, she produces only high value, low sulphur content, light crude oils: – Ukpokiti.
How much does an oil processing machine cost in Nigeria?
Here are the current prices of oil processing machines available in the Nigerian market and in online stores today. Oil Press Machine, Automatic Physical Extractor, Organic Rapeseed Expeller is a multi-function machine that can be bought as low as 98,000 to the region of 150,000.
Where is petroleum produced in Niger?
However, it is only since 2011 with the opening of the Agadem oilfield and the Soraz refinery near Zinder that petroleum is being produced in Niger. The oil and gas extracted from the Agadem field are processed at the Soraz refinery. The refined products (gasoline, diesel and liquified natural gas) are primarily for domestic consumption.
What is the history of oil exploration in Niger?
The history of oil exploration and discovery in Niger goes back to the 1970s. The first tangible discovery occurred in 1975 at the Tintouma field near Madama. However, it was in the Agadem Basin, located in the north-east of the Niger, that exploration began in 1970 with first Texaco, then Esso prospecting until 1980.