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

Abstract

The study explores the biofuel potentials of Nigeria. Provision of reliable source of energy in the country would help to reduce the limitations being experienced as a result of the inadequacy of the conventional energy and also reduce Nigeria carbon foot print. This calls for immediate attention in oil dwindling economy and environmental sustainability. Among the diverse forms of energy that abound, bioenergy seems to be the one that can be best explored. Secondary data was used for the study. According to studies, Nigeria can create a significant quantity of bioenergy from the millions of tons of agricultural waste and residue that are produced each year. This review aims to examine the nation's present energy situation and how it affects various industries. It also carried out a comprehensive study on the possibility of bioenergy being developed into becoming the solution that the country needs and the potential resources available that can actually aid its development. It evaluates various forms of biomass available and how they can be efficiently utilized in achieving a well-established platform for biofuel production. It also looked at the technological limitations and how they could be improved to ensure full realization of the biofuel energy project in Nigeria.