Title: Optimal structure of Nigeria's energy sector under carbon-dioxide reduction

Authors: F.I. Ibitoye, J-F.K. Akinbami, A.O. Adegbulugbe

Addresses: Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. ' Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. ' Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Abstract: Energy requirements in Nigeria will continue to increase as a result of an expanding economy and a rapidly growing population. Although the country has abundant natural energy resources, substantial financial commitments will be required to put the necessary supply infrastructure in place in order to meet the growing requirements. Furthermore, there is the need for a carefully planned consumption pattern in view of the growing awareness of the environmental problems posed by continued consumption of these resources. This paper discusses a study of the optimal structure of the Nigerian energy sector over a period of 40 years, based on the least-cost path and carbon-dioxide emission reduction. The emission reduction strategies take the form of linear annual reductions, reaching 20% and 40% respectively below the year 2030 baseline emissions. The effects of these constraints on fuel mix in the supply and demand structure of the energy system are presented.

Keywords: greenhouse gases; GHG emissions; least-cost path; abatement costs; carbon dioxide; CO2; carbon emissions; carbon abatement; energy policy; environmental policy; Nigeria; emissions reduction; energy sector structure; enegy supply; energy demand.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.1998.063294

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 1998 Vol.10 No.2/3/4, pp.145 - 154

Published online: 09 Jul 2014 *

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