Nigeria’s Ministry of Environment, in strategic partnership with Premium Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Ltd, is set to highlight Nigeria’s breakthrough into innovative waste-to-energy technology with the first-ever technical demonstration of plastic-to-Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) conversion in the country.
What is this Technology?
Plastic-to-diesel technology is a process that converts plastic waste into usable fuel through high-temperature decomposition, most commonly using pyrolysis.
First, waste plastic is heated in an oxygen-free environment, breaking down long polymer chains into smaller hydrocarbons (oil gas).
Second, the vapor is cooled and condensed into liquid plastic oil, which can then be refined through distillation to produce diesel.
The landmark event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ministry’s Conference Hall, Green Building, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja.
The event represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s clean energy transition and circular economy development.
The one-day technical workshop will bring together key stakeholders including government agencies, industry leaders, financial institutions, and environmental experts to explore partnershipopportunities and develop national scale-up strategies for this innovative technology.
Mr. Olushola Gegele, CEO of Premium Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Limited, emphasized the initiative’s alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stating:
“The plastic-to-diesel project represents a new frontier in sustainable development — where waste becomes wealth, innovation drives clean energy, and environmental stewardship fuels economic empowerment.”
The demonstration will display advanced pyrolysis and refining technologies capable of converting plastic waste into clean, ultra-low sulphur diesel suitable for industrial operations, marine engines, and backup generators.
The initiative promises comprehensive benefits across environmental, economic, and social dimensions, embracing a technology capable of reducing plastic accumulation in landfills and waterways while cuttingmethane and toxin emissions, addressing Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution challenge.
By producing low-emission diesel alternatives, the project supports Nigeria’s clean fuel policies and reduces dependency on imported petroleum products.
The initiative will also create sustainable income streams through waste collection, sorting, and processing networks, particularly benefiting local communities.
Besides, the project is designed to engage youth and entrepreneurs in recycling, technology operations, and coordination under a sustainable business framework.
The clean diesel will supply heavy industries including cement, steel, mining, and marine transport sectors, helping reduce their carbon footprint.
Gegele described the collaboration as establishing “a national blueprint for regenerative industrialization,” explaining:
“Our goal is to help Nigeria transition from waste management to resource management. Every bottle, bag, and plastic residue is potential fuel, income, and innovation waiting to happen.”
The demonstration marks the beginning of plans to establish modular plastic-to-diesel hubs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, providing localized energy security and inspiring a new generation ofgreen entrepreneurs.
The initiative strengthens Nigeria’s Extended Producer Responsibility framework and is expected to attract green financing for waste-to-energy enterprises, positioning the country as a leader in sustainable industrial innovation in West Africa.
The Federal Ministry of Environment is inviting public and private institutions, investors, researchers, and policy experts to attend the technical session and explore collaborationopportunities for nationwide scaling of this innovation.
This pioneering initiative represents Nigeria’s commitment to environmental sustainability, clean energy transition, and innovation-driven development under the Renewed Hope Agenda, setting a precedent for other African nations to follow.
