Biodiesel: Analysis of production, efficiency, economics and sustainability in Nigeria

Chidiebere Millicent Igwebuike; Chidiebere Millicent Igwebuike

doi:10.3934/ctr.2023006

Clean Technologies and Recycling

2023, Volume 3, Issue 2: 92-106. doi: 10.3934/ctr.2023006

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Biodiesel: Analysis of production, efficiency, economics and sustainability in Nigeria

Chidiebere Millicent Igwebuike ^,

IMT Atlantique, GEPEA, UMR CNRS 6144, 4 rue Alfred Kastler, F-44000 Nantes, France

Received: 21 February 2023 Revised: 01 April 2023 Accepted: 06 April 2023 Published: 20 April 2023

Biodiesel, a type of biofuel is a low-carbon substitute for fossil fuels. It has a flash point of 100 to 170 ℃ and an energy content of 33 MJ/L and can help to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This review looked at the properties and benefits of biodiesel and the current situation of Nigeria's biodiesel industry. It examined the various feedstocks, including first-, second-, third- and fourth-generation options, and assesses their availability, viability and cost. The assessment analyzed the industry's challenges as well as the policies and incentives for biodiesel production, and use in Nigeria. Taking into account the cost of production, distribution and use, as well as prospective government subsidies and tax credits, the economic viability of biodiesel was also evaluated. Generally, the biodiesel industry in Nigeria has the potential for growth with the right assistance from the government and private sector.
- biofuel,
- biodiesel,
- feedstocks,
- policies,
- challenges,
- social and environmental impact
Citation: Chidiebere Millicent Igwebuike. Biodiesel: Analysis of production, efficiency, economics and sustainability in Nigeria[J]. Clean Technologies and Recycling, 2023, 3(2): 92-106. doi: 10.3934/ctr.2023006

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Abstract

Biodiesel, a type of biofuel is a low-carbon substitute for fossil fuels. It has a flash point of 100 to 170 ℃ and an energy content of 33 MJ/L and can help to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This review looked at the properties and benefits of biodiesel and the current situation of Nigeria's biodiesel industry. It examined the various feedstocks, including first-, second-, third- and fourth-generation options, and assesses their availability, viability and cost. The assessment analyzed the industry's challenges as well as the policies and incentives for biodiesel production, and use in Nigeria. Taking into account the cost of production, distribution and use, as well as prospective government subsidies and tax credits, the economic viability of biodiesel was also evaluated. Generally, the biodiesel industry in Nigeria has the potential for growth with the right assistance from the government and private sector.

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