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  • Research Article   
  • Innov Ener Res 2019, Vol 8(2): 227

The Tertiary Blessing and the Recent Neglects: A Case Study of the Anambra Lignite Energy Resource of Southeastern Nigeria

Chidera Ikechukwu V1*, Okpoko Ephraim I2, Nfor Bruno N2, Egbunike Michael E2, Mgbenu Chukwuma N3 and Blessing Chizoba O2
1St. Mary’s Model Comprehensive College Ukpo, Anambra State, Nigeria
2Department of Geology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria
3Department of Geology/Geophysics/Physics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ikwo, Nigeria
*Corresponding Author : Chidera Ikechukwu V, St. Mary’s Model Comprehensive College Ukpo, Anambra State, Nigeria, Email: ezechidex.tk@gmail.com

Received Date: Apr 15, 2019 / Accepted Date: Apr 26, 2019 / Published Date: May 03, 2019

Abstract

Lignite is the lowest rank of coal; its deposits found within the Paleogene Anambra Basin are Tertiary in age. They occur within the uppermost stratum of the Eocene Ameki Group, the Oligocene Ogwashi-Asaba Formation and the basal part of the Miocene Benin Formation. Energy is considered as one of the fundamental resources for industrialization. The current situation in Anambra State is that energy demand is greater than energy supply; this forms the basis of this research. Lignite can play an important role for power generation in Anambra State as a domestic resource that will be proximally available. Anambra State is enriched with substantial lignite deposits, but these deposits are currently under fire attack, which if not tackled will result in total loss of the deposits and unimaginable geologic hazards. The lignite seam fires were examined; the causes and possible solutions were documented. Strategies for sustainable exploitation and harnessment of this resource were also enumerated, which when properly implemented will solve the energy problem facing the State, thereby enhancing its socioeconomic status and also create opportunities for investments, employment and national development.

Keywords: Lignite seam fire; Paleogene Anambra Basin Ogwashi- Asaba formation; Anambra State; Power generation; National development; Spontaneous combustion; Sustainable exploitation

Citation: Ikechukwu CV, Ephraim OI, Bruno NN, Michael EE, Chukwuma MN, et al. (2019) The Tertiary Blessing and the Recent Neglects: A Case Study of the Anambra Lignite Energy Resource of Southeastern Nigeria. Innov Ener Res 8:227.

Copyright: © 2019 Ikechukwu CV, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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