| ID | 126494 |
| Title Proper | Cellulosic ethanol production from agricultural residues in Nigeria |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Iye, Edward ; Bilsborrow, Paul |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Nigeria's Biofuels Policy introduced in 2007 mandates a 10% blend (E10) of bioethanol with gasoline. This study investigates the potential for the development of a cellulosic ethanol industry based on the availability of agricultural residues and models the number of commercial processing facilities that could be sited in the six Geo-political zones. The potential for cellulosic ethanol production from agricultural residues in Nigeria is 7556 km3 per annum exceeding the mandate of 10% renewable fuel required and providing the potential for 12 large- and 11 medium-scale processing facilities based on the use of a single feedstock. Cassava and yam peelings provided in excess of 80% of the process residues available with enough feedstock to supply 10 large-scale facilities with a fairly even distribution across the zones. Sorghum straw, millet straw and maize stalks represented 75% of the potential resource available from field residues with the potential to supply 2 large- and 7 medium-scale processing facilities, all of which would be located in the north of the country. When a multi-feedstock approach is used, this provides the potential for either 29 large- or 58 medium-scale facilities based on outputs of 250 and 125 km3 per annum respectively. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol.63; Dec 2013: p.207-214 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol.63; Dec 2013: p.207-214 |
| Key Words | Cellulosic Ethanol ; Agricultural Residues ; Nigeria |