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EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION ARISING FROM ASSOCIATED GAS FLARING ON THE ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE PEOPLE OF OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Air analysis were carried out around four oil flowstation flare stacks to ascertain the extent of air pollution resulting from gas flaring in the area. The analysis showed low concentrations of acid forming anions (SOx, H2S, NOx) but high ozone levels in all fields investigated. The acid-like damage to crops experienced by farmers of the host communities were attributed to the combination effect of ozone and sulphur dioxide. The analysis also show high concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOC) and particulate in two of the fields investigated. This was as a result of crude carry-over to the flare due to the low viscosity of the crude from these fields. A correlation showing the effects of viscosity on the production rate of these pollutants was carried out. The correlation showed inverse relationship between the viscosity and the production of these pollutants. The effects of the analysed pollutants in the environment to the economic life and health of the inhabitants of the host communiteis is also discussed

K.M.Oghenejoboh, A.A. Babatunde, and C.T. Nwaukwa

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