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The beginning of oil production in Niger in 2011 was accompanied by the construction of a refinery near Zinder (Société de raffinage de Zinder, commonly known as Soraz). The total petroleum refining capacity is 20,000 barrels per day.
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.
Do illegal artisanal refineries contribute to environmental problems in Niger Delta?
While the activities of multinational oil corporations contribute significantly to oil pollution and environmental degradation in most oil-producing countries, the extent to which illegal artisanal refineries contribute to the environmental problems in Niger Delta remains unclear.
What is N’Djamena refinery?
The N’Djamena Refinery, jointly invested and constructed by CNPC and the Chadian Ministry of Petroleum, became operational in June 2011. It produces gasoline, diesel oil, aviation kerosene, liquefied gas, polypropylene, fuel oil, etc., and supplies electricity to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad.