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Forensic Fingerprinting of Nigerian Crude Oils
Charles E. West, C. Anthony Lewis and Steven J. Rowland
	Petroleum and Environmental Geochemistry Group, School of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, DrakeCircus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, U.K.
Presented at: 24^th IMOG, Bremen, Germany, 6-11 September 2009.
Download: Poster as an A4 pdf file.

Background

Crude oil theft, known as illegal oil bunkering, is a significant problem in Nigeria, particularly the Niger Delta region.
Thieves often mix illegally bunkered oil with legitimately sourced oil before selling it to refineries in Nigeria or nearby West African states.
Oil industry estimates suggest that oil theft in the Niger Delta currently accounts for 150,000-200,000 barrels per day (8-10% of national production).

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