refining process of crude edible oil in nigeria

   
refining process of crude edible oil in nigeria
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • refining process of crude edible oil in nigeria
How does edible oil refining reduce production costs?

In edible oil refining, the continuous effort to reduce overall production costs is mainly achieved by increasing plant capacities, installation of mono feedstock plants, and increasing the degree of automation. Over the years, more energy-efficient processes and technologies, resulting in a higher refined oil yield, have gradually been introduced.

Why does crude oil need to be refined?

Crude oil extracted from vegetable and fish sources contain mono-, di-, triacylglycerols along with impurities, which necessitates refining. The main objective of refining is to remove the contaminants that adversely affect the quality of oil, thereby reducing the shelf life and consumer acceptance.

Are there opportunities for refining petroleum products in Nigeria?

In spite of the above, opportunities exist for interested investors to go into refining of petroleum products in Nigeria. Even if all the existing refineries were operating at maximum capacity, there still exists a robust demand for petroleum products in Nigeria.

How did the Nigerian oil refinery make money?

The refinery was a fully private company and sold its products directly to the marketing companies in Nigeria under an arrangement in which they paid for stated capacities of crude supplied, lifted products realizable from those capacities, and paid the refinery a processing fee accordingly.