The Government of Ghana has entered discussions with Portage Energy on a major waste-to-energy and sustainable aviation fuel project aimed at transforming waste management and supporting Ghana’s clean energy ambitions.
The proposed partnership is expected to focus on converting municipal solid waste into cleaner energy products, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is increasingly being promoted globally as a key solution for reducing carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
The initiative comes as Ghana intensifies efforts to address mounting waste management challenges while also positioning itself within the growing global transition toward low-carbon energy systems and greener aviation infrastructure.
According to reports, the engagement forms part of broader government efforts to attract technically advanced and transparent partnerships capable of delivering long-term economic and environmental benefits.
Portage Energy specialises in waste-to-energy technologies and the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel through waste conversion processes. The company says its technology can transform municipal waste into low-carbon fuels while simultaneously reducing landfill pressure and lowering emissions linked to aviation and transport sectors.
The discussions reportedly involved Ghana’s leadership and senior officials examining possible frameworks for collaboration, including technical implementation models that align with Ghana’s environmental, industrial, and energy priorities.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang previously indicated that Ghana is seeking development partnerships rooted in accountability, measurable outcomes, and national benefit rather than symbolic agreements.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel has become one of the fastest-growing segments within global clean energy investment as governments and airlines race to reduce aviation emissions. SAF can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel depending on feedstock and production methods.
Ghana has recently been identified by international aviation bodies as having strong potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production. A feasibility study conducted under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s ACT-SAF programme concluded that the country possesses favourable conditions for developing a SAF industry capable of supporting cleaner aviation growth.
Industry analysts say projects combining waste management and sustainable fuel production could help African countries address two major challenges simultaneously: urban waste disposal and energy transition. Such projects could also attract climate financing, create industrial jobs, and strengthen local fuel supply chains.
The government and Portage Energy are expected to continue technical discussions in the coming months as both sides assess operational, regulatory, and investment frameworks for the proposed collaboration.
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