Journal of Natural Sciences Research
Utilization of Petroleum Products in Liberia – A Review
Abstract
The present paper furnishes a comprehensive literature review on the utilization of petroleum products in Liberia. The paper captures the available petroleum products in Liberia. The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) is a State owned entity, completely owned by the Government of Liberia (GOL), with the authorization to produce and supply quality petroleum and petroleum related products to the Liberian market. Petroleum has been known throughout historical time. It was used in mortar, for coating walls and boat hulls, and as a fire weapon in defensive warfare. Native Americans used it in magic and medicine and in making paints. The essential petroleum products utilized by industries and home in Liberia are premium motor spirit (PMS), Automotive gas oil (AGO), and Jet A -1(kerosene).
Keywords: Liberia; Petroleum products; utilization; premium motor spirit (PMS); Automotive gas oil (AGO); jet A -1
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ISSN (Paper)2224-3186 ISSN (Online)2225-0921
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