Research article

Effect of gas flaring on physio- chemical properties of soil in Okpai, Ndukwa East Local Government area, Delta State, Nigeria

Otunkor Oliver Olisemauchei

Department of Arts and Humanities, School of General Studies, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria

Author E-mail: Oliseoliver4real@yahoo.com

Received 20 February, 2024                                                                                                                                   Accepted 28, May, 2024

Abstract

The study examined the impact of gas flaring on the physio-chemical properties of the soil at Okpai in Ndukwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. The study used a systematic sampling technique to collect soil samples on a linear transit at distances away from the flare site. Soil samples were collected from five different locations at two depths of 0-15 cm and 15-30 cm. A total of 10 samples were collected and analyzed for basic soil physio-chemical parameters. The laboratory analysis of these samples revealed that gas flaring affects the physio-chemical properties of the soil.

Keywords: Effect, Gas Flaring, Physio-Chemical Properties, Soil, Okpai