ABU research on zeolite for petroleum industry could save $300m annually in forex

ABU Zeolite breakthrough can save Nigeria $300m in annual forex, says VC

Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has said a Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)-supported research on indigenous zeolite catalysts has the potential to save Nigeria more than $300 million annually in foreign exchange by reducing the country’s dependence on imported petroleum refining catalysts. Prof. Ahmed disclosed The post ABU Zeolite breakthrough can save Nigeria $300m in annual forex, says …

ABU research on zeolite for petroleum industry could save $300m annually in forex

The PTDF-supported research carried out at Ahmadu Bello University on zeolite catalysts for the petroleum industry produced a patented indigenous technology with strong commercial potential, according to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed. Prof Ahmed explained that the innovation, if successfully deployed, could significantly reduce Nigeria’s independence on imported catalysts. This is in addition to saving … The post ABU research on zeolite …