Ghanaian innovator's plastic-to-fuel plant fails initial NPA tests

On November 7, 2026, Ghana's National Petroleum Authority (NPA) reported that a fuel processing plant operating in Asesewa, Eastern Region, did not pass its first mobile laboratory tests. The plant, established by 38-year-old Ghanaian innovator Michael Adaesame, is designed to produce fuel from plastic waste.

Official assessment

The NPA said its initial testing indicated the process did not meet required standards. In a brief update, officials noted they have "ed the man" in Asesewa, referring to the plant's operator, though the statement did not elaborate on further action.

The project, which gained viral attention for its claim to convert plastic waste into usable fuel, remains under review while the NPA determines next steps.