The prediction of total energy consumption is crucial across various domains including the economy, environment, market, and geopolitics. Accurate forecasts can guide policy-making, investment decisions, and international strategies, contributing to sustainable development and en...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i5351
Petroleum exploration and production in the Niger Delta, Nigeria, has been a significant source of revenue and foreign exchange for the country. Nevertheless, this industry has also been blamed for serious environmental pollution in the region. This review aims to shed light on t...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i5350
This study aims to analyze the problem of whether upstream oil and gas investment will affect petroleum production or vice versa. The data used is Time series data using upstream oil and gas investment data in 2010-2020 and petroleum production data in 2010-2020 sourced from the...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i5349
Desalting is an essential process in the oil industry to remove salts from crude oil. These salts, which include fine saline water droplets and salt crystals, can have a significant impact on the crude refining process. If left untreated, they can foul heat exchangers, block pipe...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i4347
This paper provides a holistic view of the development and progression of multiphase gas-liquid annular flow in gas wells. With the help of a momentum balance, the stability of a fully developed annular flow is defined. The Euler-Euler model was used to model the multiphase flow...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i5348
This study aimed to assess crude oil and refined products spill incidence and perceived impact on livelihood of inhabitants in Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria. The research adopted questionnaire, interview and survey methodology. The population of the study is 4648 being the total...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i4346
This study investigated the effect of solar radiation’s intensity and ambient temperature on the current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of monocrystalline and polycrystalline photovoltaic (PV) systems in the generation of electricity in Calabar and Okuku, Cross River State, Nigeri...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i4345
In response to the growing concerns surrounding the adverse health and environmental impacts of inefficient and hazardous traditional cooking fuels and stoves, this research aims to design and assess the performance of an improved multipurpose cooker stove. The study focuses on Z...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i4344
The research investigates the effect of renewable energy consumption on economic growth as well as analyzing the dynamic relationship between both variables from 1990 to 2022. Annual secondary data covering the period between 1990 and 2022 were used in the study. Data on real gro...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i4343
In the face of escalating environmental concerns and the urgent need to mitigate carbon emissions, integrating renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a promising avenue for achieving cleaner and more sustainable operations across various sectors. This paper e...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i3342
The power sector in Nigeria still struggles with significant electricity challenges resulting from the unavailability of power supply and the unreliability of the conventional national grid. The total installed capacity of off-grid plants in Nigeria is approximately a meagre 52 M...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i3341
Geoffrey Ssebabi Mutumba, Bosco Amerit, Milly Kaddu, Geoffrey Mubiinzi, Hassan Bashir, Felister Birungi, Florence Nakajubi, Muhamood Jaza & Livingstone Senyonga·Journal of Energy Research and Reviews·2024
This study investigates incentive regulation to foster an efficient tariff system in the electricity distribution subsector in Uganda. This study seeks to find empirical evidence to support the argument that regulation is associated with efficiency among distributors. It seeks to...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i3340
Global concern for climate change and greenhouse gases effect necessitates the promotion and development of an alternative source of energy which will drastically reduce global warming and ultimately pose lesser threat to climate change. Since the volatiles are composed of the co...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i3339
As energy demand is increasing astronomically, fossil-based fuels became scarce and more expensive, and carbon dioxide emission levels became of greater concern. Thus, the need to convert the co-digestion of sawdust and treated human faeces to produce biogas, a carbon-neutral gas...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i3338
The research explores the viability of Kola Nut Pod (KNP) residue, derived from kola fruit in West African countries, as a catalyst for biodiesel synthesis. The abundant KNP husk, a byproduct, raises environmental concerns if discarded directly. The study aims to utilize KNP as a...
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Research Article10.9734/jenrr/2024/v16i2337