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Developing Countries a Life Cycle Perspective.
Obiageli
Obiageli S.
S. Ugwuoke
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Oduoza a,
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Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
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Abstract
Abstract
One of the main issues faced by the oil and gas industry in developing countries is that of oil spill and its impacts on the social-
One of the main issues faced by the oil and gas industry in developing countries is that of oil spill and its impacts on the social-
cultural, economic and environment. The adverse effects of oil spill on the environment as well as the socio-cultural life of the
cultural, economic and environment. The adverse effects of oil spill on the environment as well as the socio-cultural life of the
inhabitants in the affected areas make it mandatory for proactive management of oil spills. Oil spill contaminated sites
inhabitants in the affected areas make it mandatory for proactive management of oil spills. Oil spill contaminated sites
management in developing countries such as; (Venezuela, Libya, Iraq and Nigeria) suffers from a number of limitations: lack of a
management in developing countries such as; (Venezuela, Libya, Iraq and Nigeria) suffers from a number of limitations: lack of a
clear statutory definition for contaminated sites, life cycle assessment-based approach, inexperience, weak policy frameworks
clear statutory definition for contaminated sites, life cycle assessment-based approach, inexperience, weak policy frameworks
and limited funding. From the literature on oil spill contaminated sites management, there are different approaches adopted by
and limited funding. From the literature on oil spill contaminated sites management, there are different approaches adopted by
developed countries to improve the management process as well as the outcome of such processes. However, context specific
developed countries to improve the management process as well as the outcome of such processes. However, context specific
approaches are sometimes required for successful management decisions to promote efficient policy transfer. In this study we
approaches are sometimes required for successful management decisions to promote efficient policy transfer. In this study we
propose an integrated life cycle assessment (LCA) that monitors and assesses the environmental impacts of oil spill and
propose an integrated life cycle assessment (LCA) that monitors and assesses the environmental impacts of oil spill and
remediation processes applied on the case study environment (Nigeria) with a view to managing them sustainably. Life cycle
remediation processes applied on the case study environment (Nigeria) with a view to managing them sustainably. Life cycle
thinking approach has been identified as a decision-making tool for remediation of contaminated sites because it presents the
thinking approach has been identified as a decision-making tool for remediation of contaminated sites because it presents the
opportunity to take into consideration the inputs and outputs to the process of remediation, as well as the activities that take place
opportunity to take into consideration the inputs and outputs to the process of remediation, as well as the activities that take place
during the remediation process. This research developed a conceptual framework for oil spill sites remediation in the Nigerian.
during the remediation process. This research developed a conceptual framework for oil spill sites remediation in the Nigerian.
The framework can also be applied to similar oil spill sites whose methodology is currently underdeveloped.
The framework can also be applied to similar oil spill sites whose methodology is currently underdeveloped.
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1. INRODUCTION

1.1. Background, aim and scope

Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been described as a good decision-making tool for government and enterprise
concerned with choosing the best product, processes or service from an environmental point of view (Myriam
Cadotte et al., 2007). Although, LCA approaches have been typically used for product-based systems, these
approaches can be modified for new sectors where systematic consideration of environmental and human health
burdens over a life cycle of an activity is required (diamond et al., 1999; Myriam Cadotte et al., 2007). LCA enables
the estimation of the hot-spots that causes the most overall impact (Hauschild, 2009; ILCD, 2012; UNEP, 2009).
LCA approaches are guided by ISO standards and have four components. Figure (1) shows the generic for life cycle
assessment highlighting goal and scope definition, inventory analysis and impact assessment all interfacing with
data interpretation and finally improvement of the process.

Figure 1: The framework of life cycle assessment according to ISO 14040 (ISO, 2006).

The life cycle thinking provides the means to understand, access, manage and reduce the environmental impacts
associated with a product, process or activity by considering all life-cycle stages, from ‘cradle to grave’ (Friedrich,
E, et al., 2009). The use of this emerging approach is advancing into other sectors such as the industries for eco-
labelling and government for environmental policies. The use of life cycle approach is expanding rapidly; however,
this does not appear to be for developing countries (DEAT, 2004). However, the transfer of technology from the
developed to the developing world has a bumpy history and is characterized by challenges (Massimo Pizzol, 2013).
The use of LCA according to World Bank (2007), in developing and developed countries is still evolving since there
is a lack of quality data, inadequate know-how on conduction of LCA and limited LCIA methodologies that address
the most pressing environmental problems in these regions. This is in contrast to western countries that have the
required skills, high-quality software in addition to good database inventory (World Bank, 2007). The
implementation of LCA as a tool for managing environmental impacts is far from becoming a reality in these
developing countries. The contextual issues in developing countries (e.g. access to education, health and social
amenities) are a contributing factor to the less priority given to environmental issues. Existing challenges facing
LCA in developing countries are the absence of a perceived need, lack of LCA expertise and know how, lack of
funding (DEAT, 2004) and lack of appropriate data and methodologies (Massimo Pizzol, 2013). Research carried
out in one of the developing countries confirmed that companies in developing countries are reluctant to circulate
organization data due to issues related to confidentiality, trust and confidence in the ‘how’ and ‘where’ the data will
be used (Naughton et al. 2017)
This research developed a life cycle-based approach, life cycle framework (LCF), to examine the broader
environmental and human health implications associated with oil spill remediation. The use of life cycle thinking
approach in oil and gas processing environment can contribute significantly towards the development of practical,
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economic and sustainable action plans and programmes to address environmental burdens in remediation processes
in oil producing countries. Climate change and other environmental threats such as (global warming, ecosystem
quality, and ozone layer depletion) have received increasing attention in the last years. To address these threats,
decision makers are beginning to integrate environmental considerations into the design of their products (Nilsson
and Eckerberg, 2007). For example, the decision maker has shifted from traditional to “Green” products and the use
of “Green” processes (Hauschild, 2009). Several companies are investigating ways to minimize their emission
footprint causing environmental impacts, using pollution prevention strategies and environmental management
systems. As far as the Nigerian oil and gas industry is concerned, there are several aspects of their activities that
could be associated with environmental damage, degradation, and even risk of catastrophe. Contamination of total
environment (air, soil, water, and biota) by hydrocarbon in the Niger Delta of Nigeria has become a paramount
interest in the region. Previous studies have revealed variable impacts of oil toxicity on the environment and
exposed populations. For instance, in 2011 the release of Environmental Assessment of Ogoniland report by the
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). This mounted local and international pressures for urgent clean-up
and restoration of the degraded bio-resource rich environment of the Niger Delta, starting from Ogoniland.
Integration of LCA approach into the activities of oil and gas sector will explore and assess the consequences of
each of these activities on the environment across the region.

2.0. GLOBAL OIL SPILL INCIDENCE.

Crude oil is the main global source of energy and the main stay of economies of oil producing nations. However, as
the exploration and exploitation of crude oil continues to rise, there is a corresponding increase in environmental
pollution due to these activities. Whilst the incidents of oil spill during oil company operations contribute to major
oil spill incidents offshore and onshore, the use and distribution of crude oil around the world continues to pose a
threat to the environment (Prendergast, 2014). Oil spillages occur during transportation of crude oil and refined
products from the location of production to that of usage or processing. The risk of oil spillage during transportation
is dependent on one of the factors such as the mode of transport, health and safety policies, training (Brachner, M
and Hvattum, 2017). Oil spill can be described as a ‘discrete event in which oil is accidentally or, occasionally,
intentionally released into an environmental media like water or land/soil over a relatively short duration’ (Schmidt-
Etkins 2011).’ Hence, oil leakages over a relatively longer duration and oil discharges during the course of operation
(within the allowed limits by international and national regulators) of oil companies and subsidiaries is excluded
from this definition as oil spills Whereas oil spill incidences are widely perceived as major environmental problems
only, Burgher (2007) argues that another important problem of oil spill is the socio-economic impact. He went
further to suggest that the magnitude of these impacts would most likely depend on certain factors; the amount of oil
spilled, the rate of release of the oil into the environment, the type/property of the oil spilled, the location
(considering the geographical, political and legal issues) of the spill, the proximity of the spill to sensitive receptors
and the choice and effectiveness of remedial technique. Oil spills can occur from a variety of sources such as natural
oil seeps, accidents during oil transportation, oil well blowouts, and collision of oil vessels, pipeline vandalism and
mechanical/operational failures such as explosions at oil storage facilities (Burgherr 2007). Table (1) above gives
the average yearly (1990-1999) contribution of spills from major petroleum sources in kilo tonnes per year (kt/yr) to
marine water bodies worldwide.

Table 1: Average yearly oil spills into water bodies’ worldwide (National Research Council 1985)

Source of spill Volume of spill (kt/yr) Percentage contribution (%)

Natural seeps 600 47
Petroleum extraction 38 3
Spills from pipelines 12 1
Spills from oil vessels 100 8
Other spills during oil transportation 41 3
Operational discharges 270 21
Land-based spills 140 11
All other spills 67 6
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2.1. Nigeria Coastline and Oil Exploration

The Nigerian coastline and the oil exploration activities it undertakes. It sets the tone for reviewing literature on the
problems associated with oil exploration in the region. Nigeria (comprises) of an estimated population of about 170
million people as at 2017 according to the last census figure (OPEC, 2015), which is the largest country in Africa
and accounts for 47% of West Africa population (World bank 2005), with 36 states as its administrative delineations
and a federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as indicated in Figure 1.0, (Anifowose et al.2011).
Nigerian is a maritime state with a coastline of approximately 853km. it lies between 4o and 14o N, between 3o E in
Western Africa (Nwilo and Badejo 2007). Nigeria is bordered to the North by the Republic of Niger and Chad, to
the West by the Republic of Benin, to the East by the Republic of Cameroon and to the South by the Atlantic Ocean
(Dublin green et al 1999). CIA World fact Book, 2005) stated that km^ Nigeria’s land and water is comprising a
total area of 923,768km2 (occupying mostly 910, 768 km2 land and 13,00km2 water).
Nigerian climate can be characterized by high temperature and humidity. It is marked as wet and dry seasons while
the annual rainfall is between 1,500 and 4000m (kuruk, 2004). The principal mineral resources of Nigeria include
fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, coal, and lignite), metallic minerals (tin, columbite, iron, lead, zinc, gold),
radioactive minerals (uranium, monazite, and zircon), and non-metallic minerals (limestone, marble, gravel, clay,
shale, feldspar, etc.) Figure (2) below is the geographical map of Nigeria.

Figure 2.0: Map of Nigeria with its administrative delineations which include 36 states, a Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja
and its border countries in Africa (Shaaban and Petinrin 2014).

2.2. Remediation of oil spill using LCA

From the review of different remediation approaches, it has been identified that the best approach to remediation
would require analyses of the impact of the process in the long term. Although site remediation is often considered
to be a completely positive process because of the reduction or removal of contaminants (Cappuyns, V., 2013), the
overall consequences and impacts of the oil spill remediation process should be considered. This forms the basis for
considering and applying life cycle assessment to the process of remediation. Life- cycle assessment’s (LCA)
conceptual basis, often termed life cycle thinking, involves analysing and minimizing burdens associated with a
product, service, or activity over its life cycle (Page, et al., 1999). LCA offers a systematic method for evaluating
product- based systems, traditionally in the manufacturing and processing sectors (EPA, 1992). Taking advantage of
the life cycle thinking associated with LCA has evolved as a systematic approach to conceptualize and structure
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decision making, and often to associate economic efficiency with environmental improvement.
Although LCA approach has been typically used for product-based systems, this approach can be modified for new
sectors where systematic consideration of environmental and human health burdens over the life cycle of an activity
is required. This chapter discuss a new application of LCA to contaminated site remediation activities. These
activities, directed towards minimizing short and long terms risks posed by contaminants on-site, have characteristic
burdens that differ according to the technology. Presently government and corporate policies that are directed
towards protecting public and ecological health by minimizing liability and risks at contaminated sites focus their
attention on the site only, and do not consider the total risk or environmental effects in broader geographic and
temporal context. Often time the choice of remediation option is predominated by the financial and/or technical
considerations, rather than environmental and health protection.
The aim of this research is to develop a life cycle-based approach (framework), to examine the broader
environmental and human health implications associated with remediation processes in Niger Delta Nigeria
environment. Below is a case study of different remediation technologies application using LCA processes

3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This section reviews case studies where life cycle assessment techniques have been adopted for environment
treatment and remediation of spill sites.

3.1. Description of case studies

Oil spill is a global concern because of the potential risks to human health and ecosystem quality. In Europe alone,
there are 340 000 potentially contaminated sites, and this number is forecasted to increase even more by 2025
(Cappuyns, V., 2013). As at 2008, oil related processing activities in the Niger Delta alone have resulted in the
contamination of an estimated 2000 sites (Ite et al., 2013; UNEP, 2011; Sam et al., 2016). The huge amount of
contaminated sites needing to be remediated in the coming years has increased attention to secondary environmental
impacts (i.e. the environmental impacts caused by the site remediation activities themselves) of the remediation
(Huysegoms et al., 2017).

Although site remediation is often considered to be a completely positive process because of the reduction or
removal of contaminants Cappuyns, V., 2013), the overall consequences and impacts of the oil spill remediation
process should be considered. During the last ten years, there have been a number of publications from different
authors that used LCA framework for remediation of different kinds of contaminants examples (Beinat et al., 1997;
Diamond et al., 1999; Page et al., 1999; Volkwein et al., 1999) studied the remediation of (Lead, PAH, mineral oil
and chromium) using in-situ and ex-situ technology. ScanRail Consult et al., 2000; Vignes, 2001; Ribbenhed et al.,
2002; Blanc et al., 2004; Godin et al., 2004, studied (Chlorinated solvents, hydrocarbons, TCP and total xylenes,
mix of organic contaminants, PAH, mercury, and sulfur). Toffoletto et al., 2005; Bayer and Finkel 2006; Cadotte et
al 2007; Hauschild et al., 2010; Huysegoms et al., 2017, (Diesel oil, Trichloroethene, poly Aromatic hydrocarbon
and PAH tar) they all have been analysed using LCA framework.
LCA has been described as a good decision tool for managers concerned with choosing the best product, services or
process from an environmental point of view (Cadotte, M., et al., 2007). During remediation, structuring
environmental activities and life cycle assessment for a quantitative examination can be helpful in choosing the best
technology to reduce the environmental burden (Myriam Cadotte et al. 2007; Cappuyns, V., 2013; Lemming, G., et
al., 2010). Case studies of LCA in remediation of hydrocarbon are described in the next section to provide a
background to the successful application of LCA in remediation processes of polluted environment to understand
the environmental burden from secondary impact from different remediation technologies.

3.1.1. Case II. Life cycle assessment approach in In-situ bioremediation of contaminated sites

Diamond et al. (1999) investigated the burdens associated with contaminated sites was developed. LCM approach is
a qualitative and quantitative method for investigating remediation activities from a life cycle perspective. In his
study, six generic remediation technologies options were investigated: such as; No action, encapsulation, excavation
and disposal, vapor extraction, in situ bioremediation, and soil washing. The result offers insight into potential
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environmental and human health impacts arising from the six technologies investigated beyond those identified, for
example, risk assessment, which estimates toxicity impacts only.

3.1.2 Case 1II. LCA of Ex-situ Bioremediation of diesel- Contaminated soil in Canada

In the studies of Myriam Cadotte et al. (2007), a comparison of in situ and ex-situ treatment scenarios for diesel-
contaminated site was performed using LCA. The study has performed a site where a 375 m 3 diesel tank spill
occurred. The contaminated area was located 600m from river shore in the northern part of the province of Quebec,
Canada. The spill covered an area of 480 m2 in the vadose zone and reached the groundwater and the Non-Aqueous
Phase Liquid (LNAPL) thickness of 1m, a diesel soil contraction of 10.500mg/kg and a residual contamination in
groundwater. In this case, it was site specific, and four methods of treatment were considered: (1) pump and treat
biospluring, (2) bioventing and biosparging, (3) bioslurping, bioventing and chemical oxidation and (4) ex-situ
treatment using biopiles. Based on the results obtained, two scenarios were proposed; one with low environmental
impacts but with a long treatment time and another with short treatment time but with high environmental impacts.
The LCA of treatment scenario for both soil and groundwater gave a better environmental outcome than ex-situ
treatment scenario.
From the case studies above, conducting of life cycle assessment of site remediation has been applied in a number of
studies and the tool have been identified as suitable for decision making within this field. Cappuyns, V., 2013 &
Hauschild et al., (2010), stated that application of LCIA results as a decision-making tool to select the most adequate
option for a specific contaminated site remediation has also been identified. The ultimate use of this approach will
come in rationalizing site remediation activities and policies to minimize overall ecosystem and human health
impacts using a broad and holistic analysis.

4.0 MODEL FOR THE USE OF LCA TO SUPPORT DECISION MAKING IN THE REMEDIATION OF
OIL SPILL CONTAMINATED SITES

4.1. Identifying inputs and outputs of the LCA process

Application of LCA to the options for the remediation of the case study sites will require the accounting for all the
inputs that go into the process of remediating these sites and the outputs generated from the process including long
term and short term impact on the environment. For the purposes of modelling the use of LCA in decision making
on remediation options of the case study sites shown above, the flow diagram developed by Diamond et al (1999) is
used as the basis to capture the relationship between the sites, the inputs into the process and the outputs of the
remediation processes

4.2. Boundary System of oil spill remediation.

The boundary system, as presented in Diamond et al (1999) represents the temporal, geographical and process
boundaries of the remediation process to be taken into consideration as part of the LCA. In terms of process
boundaries, all the processes undertaken during the remediation process are included in the boundary system and the
time line ranges from the beginning of the remediation process to about 35 years after the process. This timeline is
selected to provide both short term and long term impacts of the processes.

4.3. Inputs into the remediation process

The processes captured as part of the LCA covers all activities involved in the remediation process from the initial
processes on and off site and beyond the duration of the remediation. The inputs will generally include all raw
materials, the use of energy and water. Inputs will also cover all transportation of materials including the quantities
of diesel, fuel or electricity used and other materials. The specific types and quantities of inputs will be determined
by the remediation processes to be tested based on data collected.
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.
Figure 3.0: Flow diagram depicting the relationship between site remediation life-cycle stages and inventory items
(Diamond et el., 1999).

4.4. Remediation Processes (Activities)

To ensure the LCA presents very objective and helpful information on the remediation processes for the selected
sites, all the activities involved in the remediation process such as site cleaning and ground water treatment was
taken into consideration in this study. These include activities taking place on the site (site processes), post-site
processing activities and the monitoring of all remediation activities on the site. The specifics and details of the site
and post site activities are determined by the choice of remediation undertaken. For this research, all activities until
the site becomes a clear site (See Cadotte et al., 2007) and beyond (post site activities) due to the life cycle nature of
the analysis to be undertaken. Similar remediation approaches will be adopted for all sites. Processes will also
include the management of waste from these sites.

4.5 Outputs of the Remediation process

A major advantage of the use of the LCA for supporting decision making in remediation is the ability to capture the
long term implications of the processes. For this research, LCA will help in identifying the outputs of the
remediation processes in terms of airborne emissions, water borne emissions and solid waste (See Diamond et al.,
1999) in the form of CO2 emissions, solid waste, oils, and dissolved soils. From the remediation scenario presented
by Cadotte et al (2007), the outputs of the mediation process include Biogenic CO 2, Fossil, Calcium, Chloride,
dissolved solids, Silicon, Sodium, Sulphate and water.

4.6. Measuring of Life cycle Impacts

A key aspect of this research is the measuring of the life cycle impacts of the remediation options adopted. These
include impact on the environment (habitat degradation), human health impacts, and socio-economic impacts. These
impacts will be measured on a long-term basis spanning the whole of the time boundary (25 years for this research).
Each site will be tested for the options of remediation, the length of time required to complete the remediation
process and the primary as well as secondary impacts of the processes.
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4.7. Selection of remediation options

As presented in Lemming et al (2010), there are a number of key considerations in deciding on the choice of
remediation process for contaminated sites. These considerations cover: technical, environmental, economic and
other considerations. As shown in table 2.0, the choice of method should consider all the factors below. To ensure
this choice is made appropriately, the life cycle assessment method is proposed as a basis for helping to analyse the
considerations based on site specific factors (Lemming et al., 2010).

Table 2.0 Criteria for selecting remediation options.

Technical Environmental Economic Other Considerations

considerations Considerations Considerations
Applicability and Local toxic impacts at site Cost of remediation Disruption of site
accessibility of (primary impacts) residents/neighbours
technology
Remediation Environmental impacts
efficiency stemming from
remediation (secondary
impacts)
Remediation time

5.0 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF Oil SPILL

REMEDIATION IN NIGERIA.

In building a conceptual framework for oil spill remediation, it is important to take into consideration all the relevant
concepts relating to the process of remediation, including all the actors and the assumed relationship between them.
The literature review showed that only a few studies have been conducted on the remediation of contaminated sites.
In all cases, the remediation process itself is known to generate impacts (See Beinatet al. 1997, Bender et al. 1998,
Diamond et al. 1999, Page et al. 1999, Volkwein et al. 1999, Toffoletto et al. 2005, Blanc et al. 2004, Cadotte et al.
2007). Clean up generally can lead to transfer of local contamination from soil to other compartments through the
use of resources, materials and energy. These authors established that LCA as a tool can be used to support decision
making on the best remediation option for contaminated sites based on their environmental impacts. In this present
study, the aim is to develop a framework that integrates LCA to assess and monitor and evaluate remediation
processes to restore contaminated sites in Ogoniland, Niger Delta of Nigeria.

5.1 KEY ELEMENTS OF THE FRAMEWORK

5.1.1. Sustainability assessment of remediation options

The trend in contaminated sites management is towards sustainability, whereby decisions about contaminated site
management integrate socio-economic and environmental concerns (Bardos et al., 2016; Sam et al., 2016).
Sustainable approaches are intended to ensure long-term benefits and to avoid unsustainable clean-up decisions
(Kiel, 2013; Kapp, 2014). Both UK and USA regimes have developed initiatives that integrate sustainability
principles into their contaminated sites management decision-making processes (Bardos, 2009; P. Bardos et al.,
2011; Bardos et al., 2011; CLAIRE, 2015). For example, the USA encourages operators to reduce the environmental
footprint of remediation strategies (Hou et al., 2014; Hou and Al-Tabbaa, 2014).
With the benefit of time, the UK and USA have been able to incrementally improve their contaminated site
management programs, but Nigeria has the opportunity to rapidly advance their program by integrating
sustainability principles from the onset. Introducing frameworks like the UK’s protocol for sustainability appraisal,
or the USA’s approach for minimizing the environmental footprint of remediation practice (Bardos et al., 2012; Hou
et al., 2014), would provide a step-change advancement that would benefit Nigeria and other developing countries
by ensuring that solutions consider social, economic, and environmental factors fairly (UNEP,2011).
Implementation will require education, for example, communication amongst stakeholder groups affected by
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contaminated sites (Booth, 2015). Sustainability forums that encourage the exchange of innovative ideas might also
be considered, for example, the Sustainable Remediation Forum US.
To ensure sustainable assessment of the options available for remediation of contaminated sites, this research
proposes the use of LCA as a good basis. This will ensure both short and long term implications of the processes are
taken into consideration.

Figure 4.0. Conceptual Framework for oil spill remediation in Nigeria.

The conceptual framework developed for this research considers the issue of oil spill contamination in Nigeria and
the different problems associated with remediation of oil spills. The framework suggests that the use of LCA as an
avenue for helping in the decision making process for oil spill remediation is lacking in the Nigerian context and this
presents a gap for this research to fill.

6.0. CONCLUSION

Oil spill contaminated site management in Nigeria suffers from a number of limitations: lack of a clear statutory
definition for contaminated sites, poor coordination of governance, non-life cycle assessment-based approach,
inexperience, weak policy frameworks, and limited funding, yet there is opportunity for Nigeria to learn lessons
from other countries (e.g. Europe UK, USA) to improve their system. In this paper, we reported on a number of
recommendations that Nigeria could adopt from Europe, UK and the USA regimes. Specifically, Nigeria could
benefit from an improved definition of contaminated sites, better regulatory coordination, adoption of life cycle
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assessment- based decision tools, and the integration of a sustainability assessment such as LCA. Progress to
develop and implement contaminated site management regulation in Nigeria has been slow, yet despite Nigeria’s
urgent need for clear regulatory policy we do not believe it should rush into the transfer of policy from elsewhere.
This is because success will depend on how well Nigeria is able to contextualize policy to meet their unique
environmental, economic, cultural, and political needs. This paper has discussed the different issues impacting on
the management of contaminated sites in Nigeria and presented a conceptual linkage between these factors

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