The Federal Government, yesterday, backpedalled on its modular refineries initiative, declaring that it would no longer allow the proliferation of such refineries across the Niger Delta. He said the Federal Government is commissioning a broad study that would lead to the development of an intelligent plan for the construction of modular refineries in the region. He said, "It is important to clear a misconception, especially as it has to do with modular refineries." Setting up smaller modular refineries in so many places in the Niger Delta would worsen gas flares in the region and also bring about environmental challenges. "It is critical to develop an integrated approach and plan to modular refineries construction in the Niger Delta, ensure that they are properly optimized and are not scattered everywhere.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 12, 2017 04:07 UTC