Routledge The Political Economy of Oil and Gas in Africa: The case of Nigeria: 45 (Routledge Studies in International Business and the World Economy)

Product Description 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 contribution of oil and gas resources to the global energy market and provides an overview of oil and gas exploration and production activities in Algeria , Libya , Egypt and Angola . The book presents an in-depth review of the growth and challenges of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. It also highlights the geological features of the oil and gas bearing regions of the country. In particular, the emerging prominence of the Gulf of Guinea as a prolific hydrocarbon bearing zone is extensively evaluated. Review '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) 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).