Do small-scale palm oil extraction mills consume water and wastewater?
This study assessed the water consumption and wastewater generation by small-scale crude palm oil extraction mills in the region. Twenty-five (25) mills were selected from four palm oil-processing local government areas in the region.
Is palm oil extraction a source of livelihood in Ghana?
Water Practice and Technology (2023) 18 (1): 86¨C101. Crude palm oil extraction is one of the sources of livelihood in Ghana’s Central Region. However, the water use and wastewater generation associated with the industry have not been given adequate attention.
How does palm oil extraction affect water demand?
The method of palm oil extraction influences the quantity of water demand and wastewater generated. Through the preliminary visits, it was identified that six of the processing mills employed the dry extraction method while the remaining 19 mills use the wet extraction method.
What is the production of palm oil in DRC?
The production of palm oil in DRC is primarily targeted at satisfying the local demand for this commodity. In 2022, palm oil consumption in DRC was estimated at 425,000 metric tons [ 70 ], while domestic production is currently estimated at 300,000 metric tons [ 71 ]. Palm oil is consumed daily by the over 100 million people of DRC.