An Examination of the Legislative Framework on Gas Flaring in Nigeria - Softcover

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The rapid development of the global oil and gas industry has led to an increase in atmospheric emissions which is detrimental to the wider atmosphere. The flaring of gas during oil exploration and production activities alarmingly contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change. The enactment of legislation with adequate provisions for the reduction and elimination of gas flaring from oil and gas activities cannot be overemphasized. Few countries of the world have been able to successfully eliminate the problem of gas flaring through conservation and the enactment of adequate legislation which prescribes stringent sanctions for defaulters. However, Nigeria is an example of a country with inadequate gas flaring laws. The doctrinal methodology was adopted here in this research. Hence, Both primary and secondary sources of materials were used. This book examined the effectiveness of the legal framework and regulatory regimes on gas flaring in Nigeria with a view to determining if the phase-out of the problem can be achieved.

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