Sustainable Fuel-Ethanol Production in Nigeria

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What major raw material is used for fuel-ethanol production in Nigeria?

Rice
Palm oil
Cassava (correct)
Coconut

How many producers of ethanol are currently in Nigeria according to the text?

15
10
5
2 (correct)

What is the estimated market demand for biodiesel in Nigeria by 2020?

900 million litres (correct)
1.5 billion litres
500 million litres
700 million litres

How much ethanol do the two producers in Nigeria collectively produce annually?

21 million litres (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Nigeria need to import ethanol annually according to the text?

Domestic demand exceeds local production (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their descriptions:

Raw material for fuel-ethanol production = Cassava Current ethanol producers in Nigeria = Allied-Atlantic Distilleries, Unichem Market demand for biodiesel by 2020 = 900 million litres Machines and equipment for production = Simple and replaceable Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their quantities:

Annual ethanol import quantity by Nigeria = Between 300 million and 350 million litres Total annual ethanol production by Nigerian producers = 21 million litres Estimated ethanol requirement for 10% blend ratio = 1.3 billion litres Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their implications:

High market potential for fuel-ethanol in Nigeria = Ensures high return on investment Limited number of ethanol producers in Nigeria = Leads to the need for annual imports Signup and view all the answers