palm oil production machine in ghana

   
palm oil production machine in ghana
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • palm oil production machine in ghana
Are small-scale palm oil processing mills causing environmental problems in Ghana?

The environmental impact of small-scale palm oil processing mills in Ghana has come under serious questioning, especially the disposal of wastewater generated from their operations.

How much palm oil does Ghana produce?

In 2009, Ghana produced about 2,103,600 metric tons (MT) of oil palm fruit bunches and 130,000 MT of palm oil . Small-scale processors produce about 60% of the country's palm oil .

Are wastewater treatment technologies applicable to small-scale palm oil processing mills in Ghana?

Additional studies are needed in other palm oil production regions of Ghana to generate national-level data. This will guide the development of a compendium of wastewater treatment technologies applicable to small-scale processing mills in Ghana. The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare that are relevant to the content of this article.

Do palm oil processing mills need a permit in Ghana?

Palm oil processing mills (small-, medium- and large-scale) are required under Regulation 1 of the Ghana Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI 1652) to register with and obtain environmental permit from the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prior to the commencement of the undertaking.