The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has engaged a young man at Asesewa in the Eastern Region who has been converting waste plastics into fuel, following a viral video showcasing his innovation.
The engagement was led by the Regional NPA Director, Salifu S. Nagumsi, and his team, who paid the young innovator a courtesy visit after chancing on a viral video of the young man.
According to popular content creator Nana Tea, the NPA team expressed interest in learning more about the process and assessing the quality of the petrol and diesel produced by the young man.
He said the NPA officials brought along a mobile laboratory kit to conduct preliminary tests on the fuel produced.
However, the initial tests indicated that the fuel did not meet the required standards for use in motor vehicles.
Nana Tea disclosed that despite the outcome of the preliminary tests, the team collected samples for further laboratory analysis and expressed willingness to invite the young man for further discussions on how his innovation could be developed.
He noted that the NPA team appreciated the initiative, particularly its potential to turn waste plastics into useful products.
The content creator described the visit as an encouraging step towards supporting local innovation, adding that the idea required further technical work and refinement to reach its full potential.
He also commended the NPA team for its swift response and expressed hope that the engagement would lead to further support and the development of the young man’s innovation.
