Assessment of the Environmental Impact of the Abandoned Brass Lng Project on Brass Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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- July 1, 2025
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Akpan Samuel Okon1, Okwu-Delunzu, V. U.2 and Ezekiel Nnadi3
1 2 3 Department of Quantity Surveying, ESUT Business School Enugu State University of Science and Technology ESUT, Enugu
ABSTRACT
This study is on Assessment of the Environment Impact of the Abandoned Brass LNG Project on Brass Island. The aim of the study is to identify and assess the potential negative environmental impact of the abandoned Brass LNG project on the host communities and Brass Island, and to make useful suggestions to mitigate and control the environmental impact and prevent the future abandonment of oil and gas projects in Nigeria. The study objectives were achieved. The study employed the quantitative research method approach, using a Likert scale structured questionnaire as a data instrument collection. The data collected was analyzed using the Relative Importance Index (RII) tool. The study finding shows the most significant Environmental impact on the host communities and Brass Island by the Abandoned Brass LNG project, is the Exposure to health challenges and Air borne diseases that is a threat on the Brass Island. (R = 0.940). and the most significant factor responsible for the abandonment of Brass LNG project, is the Delay in signing the Final investment Decision by the project Stakeholders and Owners (RII = 0.892). the continuous abandonment of Brass LNG project is costing the Federal Government the loss of annual revenue of about Ten billion dollars ($10B US dollars). Based on the study findings, the Researcher made some useful suggestions to mitigate and control the Environment impact of the Abandoned Brass LNG project and the elimination of future oil/gas project abandonment such as the Strick enforcement of the EIA Act by Government Agencies, the carrying out of detailed project risk Assessment and Management by only competent persons and the application of NLNG Business model in future Gas/LNG projects. This study will be of benefits to the following, project professionals and managers, industry stakeholders and Entrepreneurs, the Academic society and Research Institutions.
Keywords: Environmental Impact; Abadoned Brass Lng Project; Brass Island; Bayelsa State
Citations – APA
| Okon, A. S., Okwu-Delunzu, V. U. & Nnadi, E. (2025). Assessment of the Environmental Impact of the Abandoned Brass Lng Project on Brass Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, 8(1), 19-32. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15779771 |