AMA, Numatter Recycling Technologies sign binding feedstock agreement

…for first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and Numatter Recycling Technologies Ltd. (formerly Intellivision Technologies Limited) have signed a binding feedstock agreement for the long-term supply of 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste per day to Ghana’s first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward a circular economy and sustainable waste management infrastructure.

The agreement provides the feedstock certainty required to commence full-scale construction and execution of the 100-tonne-per-day facility, transforming a vision first announced in September 2025 into a contractual and operational reality.

Under the terms of the agreement, AMA will coordinate and channel post-collection plastic waste streams from across the Accra metropolis to the facility, while Numatter Recycling Technologies guarantees processing and offtake capacity through a structured waste-to-fuel ecosystem designed to support cleaner cities, industrial recovery, and domestic fuel production.

A landmark shift from concept to execution

While Memorandums of Understanding signal intent, binding feedstock agreements provide the commercial certainty required for infrastructure financing, capital deployment, and long-term project sustainability.

The signing confirms that the regulatory, logistical, and commercial foundations underpinning the project have matured sufficiently for full construction and project execution to proceed.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, described the agreement as a significant step toward repositioning plastic waste from an environmental burden into a strategic economic resource capable of supporting sustainable development, job creation, and cleaner urban communities.

From vision to operational reality

The partnership was initially announced in September 2025 through a Memorandum of Understanding outlining plans for a 100-tonne-per-day pyrolysis facility deploying Hydroxy Systems’ patented technology to convert end-of-life plastics into premium-grade petrol, diesel, kerosene, and activated carbon.

The newly executed feedstock agreement now transforms that framework into an operational model by:

• Establishing legally binding commitments for the supply of sorted plastic waste streams.
• Providing the processing volume guarantees required for plant operationalization.
• Structuring a commercially anchored circular economy model linking waste collection directly to industrial product conversion.
• Creating the long-term supply-chain certainty required to support project financing and construction.

Tackling plastic pollution and urban flooding

Plastic waste, particularly sachets, multilayer films, and other low-value materials traditionally rejected by recyclers has remained one of Ghana’s most persistent environmental challenges.

Beyond the environmental impact, plastic pollution is one of the leading causes of clogged drains and recurring urban flooding across Accra. Every year, large volumes of discarded plastics obstruct drainage systems and waterways, contributing to flooding, property damage, traffic disruptions, and public health risks during the rainy season.

The pyrolysis project is expected to create a commercially viable end-market for these hard-to-recycle plastics while significantly reducing the volume of waste entering drains, waterways, landfills, and open burning sites across the capital. By creating sustained demand for waste plastics, the project directly addresses one of the root causes of urban flooding while improving environmental sanitation throughout the metropolis.

Unlocking the circular economy at scale

Kelvin Boateng, CEO of Numatter Recycling Technologies Ltd., described the agreement as “the point at which ambition becomes infrastructure.”

He noted that the project demonstrates how African cities can transform environmental liabilities into industrial assets capable of generating energy, employment, and long-term economic value.

“Plastic waste should no longer be viewed as the end of a product’s lifecycle,” Mr. Boateng said. “It is a strategic raw material capable of powering new industries, creating jobs, and supporting cleaner, more resilient cities. This partnership demonstrates what is possible when public institutions and private sector innovators work together to ensure that nothing is wasted and everything has value.”

A blueprint for Africa

Rakesh Reddy Reddy, CEO of Hydroxy Systems Technologies, commented:

“Today — with this binding agreement — the conversation changes. Hydroxy’s patented technology has always delivered results; and with the feedstock volume, the policy commitment, and the long-term contractual foundation to make deployment at 100-tonne industrial scale a reality. The AMA and Numatter have given us exactly that. This plant won’t just convert Ghana’s hardest-to-recycle plastic into pyrolysis oil — it proves to the rest of the continent that hydrocarbon recovery from waste is a commercially viable, replicable model. Every tonne processed is a drain unclogged, a landfill extended, a job created— we are building a blueprint.”

Climate Impact and carbon credit potential

The facility will deploy Hydroxy Systems’ patented advanced pyrolysis technology, a closed-loop, emission-controlled system designed to maximize resource recovery while minimizing environmental impact.

By diverting large volumes of plastic waste away from landfills, open burning, and illegal dumping, the project is expected to deliver significant greenhouse gas reductions while supporting Ghana’s environmental and climate objectives.

The environmental benefits generated by the facility create the potential for substantial carbon credit revenues, strengthening the project’s long-term sustainability and positioning it as one of the most impactful climate-smart waste infrastructure projects in the region.

Economic impact and job creation

The project is projected to create approximately 1,500 direct and indirect jobs across waste collection, sorting, transportation, logistics, technical operations, and plant management.

Designed as a continuous industrial operation, the facility will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supporting Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda while creating round-the-clock employment and economic opportunities across the value chain.

Beyond employment generation, the facility is expected to contribute to Ghana’s domestic fuel ecosystem, reduce environmental pollution, improve urban sanitation outcomes, and strengthen national circular economy objectives.

Ing. Solomon Noi, Waste Management Director of AMA, who witnessed the signing, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting initiatives that combine environmental stewardship with economic development and industrial innovation.

With feedstock certainty now secured, the project advances into full construction and mobilization, reinforcing Accra’s emergence as a leader in circular economy infrastructure and sustainable urban development.

The binding feedstock agreement represents one of the clearest signals yet that Ghana’s waste recovery sector is evolving from fragmented collection systems into structured industrial infrastructure capable of delivering environmental, economic, and social transformation at scale.

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