Officials from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Eastern Regional Office, led by Mr Salifu S. Nagumsi, have paid a courtesy visit to a young innovator in Asesewa.
The innovator recently attracted public attention after a viral video showed him converting waste plastic into fuel.
During the visit, the NPA team brought along a mobile labora tory kit to conduct preliminary quality tests on the petrol and diesel produced by the innovator. This was to determine their suitability for use in motor vehicles.
However, details regarding the plant’s production capacity, the type of fuel being processed, its technology and regulatory compliance are yet to be made public.
Government and private investors may consider supporting the initiative if it meets all the required standards.
The initiative has raised hopes about the potential for local industrial development, job creation and greater private sector participation in the country’s energy industry.
If successfully developed and operated in accordance with the required standards, the facility could represent an opportunity to strengthen local production and encourage further investment in Ghana’s industrial sector.
The development has attracted public attention, particularly at a time when Ghana continues to rely significantly on imported petroleum products to meet domestic demand.
By Nenebi Ayertey David
