The Nigerian Navy claims to have destroyed thousands of so called illegal refineries over the years mainly by setting them on fire, thereby further polluting the environment which is ironical considering that one of their main objectives is to help stop the pollution of the environment. I remember Senator Ben Bruce once advocated that these refineries could be legalised and they will pay taxes and employ people and he was lampooned heavily by many who didn’t stop to think if there could be some sense in what was suggested.
In the 1970’s, Some Asian Nations did something truly remarkable that have turned them into economic super powers, China, India and the Asian Tigers did something remarkable between the 1970’s and 1990’s they looked inward and found solution to their peculiar challenges, ignoring advice from western agents and the world bank and did what they believed will work for their own environment…and it has payed off, They developed their own technology, started crudely at first but with time, improved so much so that the rest of the world now learns from them, we could also achieve this by coming up with models that will work for our peculiar situation, I would suggest that instead of destroying these illegal refineries and burning them, further polluting the environment and all, Why don’t we engage the operators of this refineries, where and how do they source their crude, even with their very crude method of refining, they still show a level of intelligence, why don’t we harness whatever they have and make them improve on it and have safe and standard but modular refineries all over the region, that will be supervised by the relevant government agencies. Presently they source their crude through illegal means, although the numerous oil spills in the region also supply them with steady crude, they can be compelled to get their crude legally and pay for it even if it is at a cheaper rate. They must become registered legal entities with the Corporate Affairs commission so they can access loans from banks, so they can expand in future.. If Government can consider this type of arrangement the positives will be employment for a whole lot of young people, increase in revenue base for the states, a cleaner environment because they will no longer operate at their crude level and would have to adhere to industry standards, Imagine we have just 10 of these type of modular small scale refineries in the Niger Delta region, employing graduates of engineering and others, paying taxes to the government and cleaning up the environment. The ripple effects will even reduce criminality in the region, with time these types of refineries can be improved upon and will even help to develop our own home grown technology.
Building a standard Refinery is expensive, even major IOL are reluctant to invest in it, especially in a country like Nigeria where the industry is over regulated, These types of Modular refineries may be just the kind of home grown solution we need to wean ourselves dependence on finished imported petroleum products. They will complement the standard refineries in the country and as time goes on, may also grow to become standards in their own right.

Just like the pastors, they cook up lies and twist the Bible just to justify their actions.

The asian didn't allow illegal actions, instead, they allow for indigenous factories to strife...

Now, if you think that the Nigeria government doesn't have those small refineries that are licensed, pls think again. They full ground and they compliment the NNPC.

I am saying this cos I knw of a man who operated a licensed local refinery.

Now, have u ever noticed that in spite of scarcity, some filling stations will still get fuel even when NNPC doesn't?

They work with illegal refineries who dish out adulterated and badly refined pms. The result of quick wear on ur engines.

These refineries dnt follow standard. They are refined by cooking stolen crude in large drums and large containers. They will then scoop the fuel and the separate the rest (bad refining).

So, Op, there are small refineries that are licensed. Go and ask

Hmmmm....issorite

OP, I think you should send that to Mr president in his Facebook page. He will welcome the advice. I'm not sure he has agent here in nairaland.

SLIDEwaxie:
Just like the pastors, they cook up lies and twist the Bible just to justify their actions.

The asian didn't allow illegal actions, instead, they allow for indigenous factories to strife...

Now, if you think that the Nigeria government doesn't have those small refineries that are licensed, pls think again. They full ground and they compliment the NNPC.

I am saying this cos I knw of a man who operated a licensed local refinery.

Now, have u ever noticed that in spite of scarcity, some filling stations will still get fuel even when NNPC doesn't?

They work with illegal refineries who dish out adulterated and badly refined pms. The result of quick wear on ur engines.

These refineries dnt follow standard. They are refined by cooking stolen crude in large drums and large containers. They will then scoop the fuel and the separate the rest (bad refining).

So, Op, there are small refineries that are licensed. Go and ask

Legal Status is always subject to change, I can tell you that China started of bootlegging every idea from the west infuriating the west while their own government allowed it to go on, besides i am not advocating that the illegal refineries should be allowed to continue in their present form, i will suggest you read my post again.

SLIDEwaxie:
Just like the pastors, they cook up lies and twist the Bible just to justify their actions.

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Can't you make your point in public discuss without attacking Pastors? Stop beefing them cos they are humans like you.

Back to the topic, the OP has made valid points. While I was reading it, many other merits kept popping up on my mind.

NOPE NOPE BRO, CHANJI AGENTS WOULD RATHER THESE ILLEGAL REFINERIES SO CALLED BE BURNT YOU KNOW WHY? ITS BECAUSE THEY HAVE ZERO OIL IN THEIR REGIONS.
SECONDLY IF THESE ILLEGAL REFINERIES SO CALLED BECOME LEGAL, HA HA HA IGBO GUYS DIN HAMMER BE THAT..................... AND YOU KNOW THAT THOSE HATTING REGIONS DONT WANT THAT TO HAPPEN EVER.............. SO NOW YOU KNOW WHY POLLUTING THE ENVIRONS AND BURNING THOSE MINI REFINERIES IS A MUST DONT YOU?
WELL, WE GO STILL MAKE AM its left for my ijaw bros and the rest of them to join us get b!@fr@ or die here in nigeria

makizee:

The Nigerian Navy claims to have destroyed thousands of so called illegal refineries over the years mainly by setting them on fire, thereby further polluting the environment which is ironical considering that one of their main objectives is to help stop the pollution of the environment. I remember Senator Ben Bruce once advocated that these refineries could be legalised and they will pay taxes and employ people and he was lampooned heavily by many who didn’t stop to think if there could be some sense in what was suggested.
In the 1970’s, Some Asian Nations did something truly remarkable that have turned them into economic super powers, China, India and the Asian Tigers did something remarkable between the 1970’s and 1990’s they looked inward and found solution to their peculiar challenges, ignoring advice from western agents and the world bank and did what they believed will work for their own environment…and it has payed off, They developed their own technology, started crudely at first but with time, improved so much so that the rest of the world now learns from them, we could also achieve this by coming up with models that will work for our peculiar situation, I would suggest that instead of destroying these illegal refineries and burning them, further polluting the environment and all, Why don’t we engage the operators of this refineries, where and how do they source their crude, even with their very crude method of refining, they still show a level of intelligence, why don’t we harness whatever they have and make them improve on it and have safe and standard but modular refineries all over the region, that will be supervised by the relevant government agencies. Presently they source their crude through illegal means, although the numerous oil spills in the region also supply them with steady crude, they can be compelled to get their crude legally and pay for it even if it is at a cheaper rate. They must become registered legal entities with the Corporate Affairs commission so they can access loans from banks, so they can expand in future.. If Government can consider this type of arrangement the positives will be employment for a whole lot of young people, increase in revenue base for the states, a cleaner environment because they will no longer operate at their crude level and would have to adhere to industry standards, Imagine we have just 10 of these type of modular small scale refineries in the Niger Delta region, employing graduates of engineering and others, paying taxes to the government and cleaning up the environment. The ripple effects will even reduce criminality in the region, with time these types of refineries can be improved upon and will even help to develop our own home grown technology.
Building a standard Refinery is expensive, even major IOL are reluctant to invest in it, especially in a country like Nigeria where the industry is over regulated, These types of Modular refineries may be just the kind of home grown solution we need to wean ourselves dependence on finished imported petroleum products. They will complement the standard refineries in the country and as time goes on, may also grow to become standards in their own right.

Clearly you do not understand the dangers of running such refineries. If you did, under no condition would you want those things legalised. Your introduction "so called illegal refineries" already show your bias.

A barrel of crude contains about 6 major products...meanwhile most of them can still be used as raw materials for many more products. What these illegal refineries produce is only diesel. They do not have the technology to produce PMS due to the technicalities involved. AGO and a small quantity of DPK can be produced as direct derivatives of the distillation of crude but it's only these products. Others are wasted and worse still are dumped in the environment thereby contaminating it.

I am totally again reducing standards just to favour the people....This encourages laziness. Standards should be kept high and we are to work hard to meet them.