Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Port Harcourt lies in the south-east part of Nigeria. This area is called the Niger Delta and is known for being the largest producer of oil in Africa.
Unfortunately, the Nigerian government does not have control over this region. There’s a widespread theft of crude oil from pipelines. This oil is refined in makeshift refineries. This is a lucrative activity, but it’s dangerous. Just a small mistake, and everything explodes. There are also gas flares from the oil wells. The result is thick, black smoke that mixes with the humid air and forms smog. And the airliners are flying into that ...
Port Harcourt lies in the south-east part of Nigeria. This area is called the Niger Delta and is known for being the largest producer of oil in Africa.
Unfortunately, the Nigerian government does not have control over this region. There’s a widespread theft of crude oil from pipelines. This oil is refined in makeshift refineries. This is a lucrative activity, but it’s dangerous. Just a small mistake, and everything explodes. There are also gas flares from the oil wells. The result is thick, black smoke that mixes with the humid air and forms smog. And the airliners are flying into that ...
