The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and Numatter Recycling Technologies Limited have signed a binding feedstock agreement for the supply of 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste per day to support the establishment of Ghana’s first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant.
The agreement, signed in Accra, marks a key step toward the construction and operationalisation of a 100-tonne-per-day waste-to-fuel facility designed to convert end-of-life plastics into usable industrial products, including fuel.
The project, which was initially introduced in September 2025 through a Memorandum of Understanding, has now been upgraded into a legally binding and commercially structured arrangement, signalling a shift from intent to full implementation.
Under the agreement, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly will coordinate and channel post-collection plastic waste from across the metropolis to the facility, while Numatter Recycling Technologies Limited will provide processing and offtake capacity through a structured waste-to-fuel system.
The facility is expected to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in line with the government’s 24-hour economy agenda, and will process hard-to-recycle plastics such as sachet rubbers, multilayer films and other low-value plastic waste typically rejected by conventional recyclers.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, described the agreement as a major step in transforming plastic waste from an environmental burden into an economic resource.
He said the partnership would help improve sanitation, create jobs, and support cleaner communities across the capital, noting that plastic waste continues to pose serious challenges to drainage systems, flooding control, public health and urban cleanliness.
According to him, the initiative will also create a reliable end-market for plastic waste, reducing the volume of plastics dumped into drains, waterways, landfills and open burning sites.
The Chief Executive Officer of Numatter Recycling Technologies, Mr Kelvin Boateng, said the project is expected to generate about 1,500 direct and indirect jobs across the waste value chain, including collection, sorting, logistics and plant operations.
He added that the partnership demonstrates the potential of collaboration between public institutions and private sector innovators in turning waste into value.
The Chief Executive Officer of Hydroxy Systems Technologies, Mr Rakesh Reddy, also welcomed the agreement, noting that it represents a shift from planning to implementation.
He explained that the patented pyrolysis technology to be deployed can convert hard-to-recycle plastics into pyrolysis oil, while maintaining emission control standards and environmental safety.
Mr Reddy further stated that the plant will serve as a model for Africa, demonstrating that large-scale plastic-to-energy recovery is both technically and commercially viable when backed by strong policy and long-term feedstock commitments.
The facility is expected to play a significant role in Ghana’s circular economy agenda while addressing long-standing plastic waste management challenges in the capital.