Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE)

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Location

Nigeria

Sector

Education

Stage

Implementation

Overview

Most of the hydrogen in the world is produced by reforming natural gas. Natural gas is a hydrocarbon but does not increase the carbon content of our atmosphere as long as it remains in reservoirs below the earth’s surface. Hydrogen generated from biogas is considered to be a “Carbon Neutral” fuel since it is generated from biomass and wood wastes (organic matter). Hydrogen made from renewable resources is carbon neutral because no extra carbon is being released into the earth’s atmosphere than what was originally absorbed during photosynthesis by the plants used for biogas production. Natural gas can be replaced by biogas for the production of synthesis gas. Hydrogen is produced from synthesis gas, which is produced from raw material – natural gas or biogas. The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), has an established 30m3 bio-digester for the production of biogas (via a grant award from the Royal Academy of Engineering, U.K. www.fupre.edu.ng/biogas

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Investment Needs

$1,900,000

Investment Project Type:

PPP

Invested Value to Date:

$100

Funding Gap:

$1,900,000

Climate Classification:

Cross cutting

Why Investing

The Global efforts on climate change scenario have necessitated sustainable alternative energy resources and facilities.

There is an obvious need for a paradigm shift towards energy production, utilisation, and waste management sustainable development.

Biogas and fuel cells technology can contribute to the reduction of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, mostly produced by the combustion of conventional fossil fuels and negligent organic wastes and algae/plant-based resources. The sustainable alternative energy market in Nigeria is HUGE and low risk.

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