Gas Industry In Nigeria: Production, Utilization And The Impact On The Economy

ABSTRACT A key policy objective of sustainable economic development, especially in any developing country like Nigeria, is to establish energy development paths that are both economically efficient and sustainable. However, this depends significantly on full utilization of such resources. This research work adopts an econometric approach to evaluate both the impact and the sustainability of Gas utilization in the Nigerian economy. Also, it examines the structure of gas flaring in Nigeria in relationship to the imposition of fine on flared gas. The regression results and the co-integration test…