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To evaluate national energy deficits and assess the viability, available feedstock, and technological limitations of expanding domestic biofuel production from biomass.

August 1, 2023Environment and Ecology ResearchOpen Access

A Synthesis Review of Biofuel Industry in Nigeria: Between Opportunities and Challenges

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JMJane MunonyeFunai Electric (Japan)EOE. E. OsujiAlex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike ENEsther NWACHUKWUFederal University of Technology

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Review highlights significant bioenergy potential from agricultural waste in industrial sectors, indicating viable solutions for energy deficits and emissions.

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To evaluate national energy deficits and assess the viability, available feedstock, and technological limitations of expanding domestic biofuel production from biomass.
Synthesized secondary data on national energy supplies, industrial requirements, and petroleum sector limitations.
Assessed domestic biomass availability, focusing on annual agricultural residues and organic waste volumes.
Analyzed technical and infrastructure barriers currently impeding commercial-scale bioenergy generation.
Millions of tons of annually produced agricultural residues represent a major viable feedstock for domestic bioenergy generation.
Developing bioenergy from organic waste provides a qualitative pathway to mitigate persistent energy deficits while reducing overall carbon emissions.
Overcoming major technological limitations in biomass conversion and refining infrastructure is required to realize full-scale biofuel adoption.

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Munonye et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d945339402b8412aa3cbac https://doi.org/10.13189/eer.2023.110412

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Review highlights significant bioenergy potential from agricultural waste in industrial sectors, indicating viable solutions for energy deficits and emissions.

A Synthesis Review of Biofuel Industry in Nigeria: Between Opportunities and Challenges

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A Synthesis Review of Biofuel Industry in Nigeria: Between Opportunities and Challenges

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