Theory question 106
Mining and Energy(a) Name two sources of: (i) thermal energy in Nigeria; (ii) renewable energy in Nigeria. (b) Identify four problems hindering the development of thermal energy in Nigeria. (c) Suggest solutions to the problems identified in 6(b).
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(a)(i) Coal; natural gas; petroleum (crude oil, diesel); fuel wood/charcoal.
(ii) Solar (sun); wind; water (HEP); biomass/biogas; waves and tides.
(b) Inadequate capital and high cost of power stations; shortage of skilled manpower; vandalism of gas pipelines and sabotage; irregular gas supply; high cost of spare parts and poor maintenance; low level of technology; poor management and corruption; competition with HEP; insecurity.
(c) Provide adequate funding and encourage private investment; train and retrain technicians; protect pipelines with security patrols and punish vandals; ensure regular gas supply (gas pipelines, ending flaring); local fabrication of spare parts and regular maintenance; transfer of technology; good management and monitoring; consistent government policy.
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