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Progreen : Turning Waste Matter Into Energy

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Progreen Innovations stands at the forefront of environmental and energy solutions in Kenya, championing a revolutionary approach to waste management through its innovative waste-to-fuel technology. This pioneering company, based in Kenya, is reshaping the narrative around waste, transforming it from an environmental burden into a valuable resource for producing alternative fuels.

Founded with the vision of addressing two critical challenges—waste management and the energy crisis—Progreen Innovations embarked on its mission to develop sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. The company recognized the untapped potential of municipal and industrial waste, which traditionally ends up in landfills, contributing to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. By converting this waste into fuel, Progreen Innovation not only aims to reduce the environmental footprint of waste but also to provide a renewable energy source that can mitigate reliance on fossil fuels.

The Waste-to-Fuel Process

The core of Progreen Innovations’s technology lies in its sophisticated waste-to-fuel conversion process. This process involves several stages, starting with the collection and sorting of waste materials. The waste is then subjected to a series of treatments, including drying, pyrolysis, and condensation, to break down the organic material into smaller molecules. The end products are fuels like biodiesel, ethanol, and other biofuels, which can be used in existing engines and infrastructure with minimal modifications.

One of the distinguishing aspects of Progreen’s technology is its efficiency and environmental friendliness. The process is designed to minimize emissions and energy consumption, making it a cleaner alternative to traditional fuel production methods. Moreover, it provides a solution to the problem of plastic waste by converting it into valuable fuel, thus addressing two environmental issues simultaneously.

To Diversify the Energy Mix in Kenya

The impact of Progreen’s work is multifaceted. Environmentally, it offers a sustainable way to manage waste, reducing landfill use and cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions. Economically, it contributes to the local economy by creating jobs in waste collection, processing, and fuel distribution. Furthermore, by producing alternative fuels, Progreen helps to diversify the energy mix in Kenya, enhancing energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuels.

Progreen has garnered recognition both locally and internationally for its innovative approach to waste management and energy production. Its achievements include partnerships with municipal governments for waste collection and processing, as well as collaborations with industries seeking sustainable energy solutions.

Future Prospects

Looking forward, Progreen is set to play a pivotal role in Kenya’s environmental and energy landscape. As the world increasingly focuses on sustainability and renewable energy, the demand for alternative fuels is expected to rise. Progreen is well-positioned to expand its operations and scale up its technology to meet this growing demand.

Moreover, the company is exploring new technologies and processes to enhance the efficiency and range of fuels produced from waste. By continuously innovating, Progreen aims to contribute to a circular economy, where waste is not seen as an end product but as a resource that can be continuously reused and recycled.

Progreen embodies the transformative potential of waste-to-fuel technology. Through its pioneering work, it is not only tackling environmental and energy challenges in Kenya but also setting a precedent for sustainable waste management practices worldwide. As Progreen Innovations continues to evolve and expand, its journey offers a hopeful vision of a world where waste is no longer a problem but part of the solution to our energy needs.

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Nigerian state oil firm spent $5.8 bln on fuel imports since late 2017

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ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s state oil firm said on Tuesday it had spent $5.8 billion on fuel imports since late 2017, as it combats a fuel shortage that has left people queuing for hours at filling stations and hobbled an already-struggling economy.

“The corporation’s intervention became necessary following the inability of the major and independent marketers to import the product because of the high landing cost which made cost recovery and profitability difficult,” the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said in a statement.

The price of gasoline is a highly charged subject in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil exporter. President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016 raised the top gasoline price to 145 naira ($0.4603) per litre, a 67 percent hike, but did not remove a cap for fear of hurting people on low incomes.

The price cap makes it tough for many importers to profit from gasoline and NNPC has imported as much as 90 percent of the nation’s gasoline needs over the past year. Fuel shortages have gripped much of the country in the last few months.

An economic body that advises Nigeria’s government has been in discussion with the state oil company to determine whether gasoline is appropriately priced in the country, a state governor said last week.

The relatively cheaper cost of Nigerian fuel combined with crude oil price rises in the last few months mean smugglers can make more money selling fuel intended for the Nigerian market across borders, creating shortages in the West African giant.

Nigeria’s refining system means it is almost wholly reliant on imports for the 40 million litres per day of gasoline it consumes.

Efforts by Buhari’s predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, to end expensive subsidies in 2012 led to riots in the streets because the move would have doubled gasoline prices, angering citizens who see cheap pump prices as the only benefit from living in an oil-rich country

(Reporting by Paul Carsten, editing by David Evans)

 

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