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[Nigeria] NNPC Moves to Improve Diesel Quality
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commenced work on a scheme to improve the quality of diesel in the Nigerian market for efficient and optimal performance of diesel-powered engines.
This was disclosed by the Manager, Collaborative Research of the Research & Development Division, Engr. David Akpan, in a presentation made to the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, during an official tour of some R&D facilities in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Giving details of the research, Engr. Akpan said the R&D Division was working in collaboration with Petronas, Petrobras, Statoil and Saudi Aramco to achieve significant reduction in sulphur and carbon content as well as other impurities in diesel.
He stated that the project also involves non-conventional upgrading of other refined products including crude oil.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Baru described research and development as a vital tool for advancement in any organization desirous of re-inventing itself in the ever competitive market place.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commenced work on a scheme to improve the quality of diesel in the Nigerian market for efficient and optimal performance of diesel-powered engines.
This was disclosed by the Manager, Collaborative Research of the Research & Development Division, Engr. David Akpan, in a presentation made to the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, during an official tour of some R&D facilities in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Giving details of the research, Engr. Akpan said the R&D Division was working in collaboration with Petronas, Petrobras, Statoil and Saudi Aramco to achieve significant reduction in sulphur and carbon content as well as other impurities in diesel.
He stated that the project also involves non-conventional upgrading of other refined products including crude oil.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Baru described research and development as a vital tool for advancement in any organization desirous of re-inventing itself in the ever competitive market place.
