Native to Malawi and Ethiopia. Niger seed oil comes from Ethiopia and is also grown in Malawi and India. It is scientifically known as Guizotia abyssinica. It belongs to genus Guizotia and family Asteraceae. It is also called ramtil, nyger or blackseed. Niger oil has nutritions such as fatty acids and linoleic acid.
Where is oil produced in Niger?
Oil production in Niger, which is operated by the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), began in 2011 on the Agadem block in the east, about a hundred kilometres from the Chad border.
When will oil be delivered to Niger?
The works will be completed in April 2023, and the first oil delivery is expected to reach the shores of Sèmé in June-July 2023. Niger, situated in the Sahel region, has considerable and diverse energy potential (crude oil, coal, uranium, hydroelectricity, solar, wind, and even geothermal energy).
Are there any oil companies in Niger?
There are two other oil companies which also operate on other blocks in Niger: the Sonatrach Group (SIPEX) and Savannah Energy. Both of them, in the active exploration phase, have made significant discoveries over the last three years – SIPEX on the Kafra block (on the Algerian border) and Savannah on R3 (acquired from CNPC).