The Political Economy of Oil and Gas in Africa: The case of Nigeria

by Soala Ariweriokuma

Overview

The evolution of the Nigerian oil and gas industry spanned about a century during which several challenges were encountered and surmounted by major International Oil Companies (IOCs). This book provides a thoroughly researched guide to the Nigerian oil and gas industry. The author examines the increasing role of Africa in the contributi

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134039586
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/22/2008
Series:	Routledge Studies in International Business and the World Economy
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Soala Ariweriokuma is an economist and former lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt. He joined the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in 1992 and has worked in key divisions of the corporation. He is currently General Manager of NIDAS International (an NNPC/DSME Joint Venture Company).

Table of Contents

Foreword (Dr Rilwanu Lukman, former Nigerian Petroleum Resources Minister, Secretary General and President of OPEC) 1. Oil and Gas in Africa 2. Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry 3. Petroleum Geology of Nigeria 4. NNPC 5. Upstream Sector 6. Marginal Field Development 7. Oil Field Service Companies 8. Nigerian Content Development 9. The Joint Development Zone (JDZ) 10. Refineries and Petrochemicals 11. Products Marketing Companies 12. Gas Monetisation 13. Elements of Petroleum Law 14. MOU and JV Operations 15. The Niger Delta 16. Environmental Pollution 17. Shipping and Cabotage Practice 18. Privatisation and Liberalisation 19. Investment Opportunities

Editorial Reviews

'A thorough study of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria – a must-read for any potential investor.' Carole Nakhle (University of Surrey, UK)

'This is a very interesting book. It provides a depth analysis of the Nigerian oil industry. Any investors in oil sector especially for those who would like to explore the Nigerian oil sector certainly will need to read this book.' Dody Rusydi (Deakin University, Australia)

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