The Regional Director of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Salifu S. Nagumsi, led a delegation to Asesewa in the Upper Manya Krobo District to pay a courtesy visit to 38-year-old innovator, Mr Michael Adaesame, following his viral plastic-to-fuel refining breakthrough.
The visit was prompted by a trending video on social media showcasing Mr Adaesame operating a locally fabricated plant that distils discarded plastic materials into petrol and diesel.
Speaking during the interaction, Mr Nagumsi explained that the Authority took notice of the viral clip and deemed it vital to engage the innovator directly. He described the visit as a friendly gesture aimed at understanding the distillation process, evaluating the fuel quality, and identifying ways the NPA could offer technical support.
To assess the product, the NPA team deployed a mobile laboratory kit to conduct preliminary on-site tests on the petrol and diesel samples.
Although initial test results revealed that the fuel currently falls short of the required national standards for motor vehicle use, the team collected additional samples for comprehensive laboratory analysis.
Despite the initial test outcomes, the NPA delegation commended Mr Adaesame’s ingenuity, highlighting the environmental benefits of transforming waste plastics into usable energy resources.
Residents of Asesewa who witnessed the visit praised the regulator’s proactive and encouraging stance, contrasting it with a punitive approach.
The NPA has assured Mr Adaesame and the general public of its commitment to further engagement, aiming to refine the technology to meet safety, environmental, and quality standards.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
