Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Why Nigeria is repairing old oil refineries instead of building new ones?” – below is their description.
Nigeria is turning to its old, abandoned refineries – after the cost of importing fuel rose $9bn in three years.
Corruption and neglect have left Africa’s biggest oil producer unable to refine its crude.
Instead, it relies on costly imports of refined petroleum products.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Port Harcourt where Nigeria’s oldest – and newest – refineries are situated.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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