Biofuel Innovation Launched at Pacific Adventist University
Pacific Adventist University (PAU) celebrated a historic milestone with the official launching and handover of its Biofuel Project, an initiative more than a decade in the making. The event marked PAU’s growing role in renewable energy research and sustainable development in Papua New Guinea.
The project was first initiated in 2013 through the research of Mrs. Linta Qalopui, under the guidance of Dr. Fifaia Mtainaho. Years of study and testing have since led to the successful creation of a system that converts used cooking oil into fuel. The innovation demonstrates how waste can be transformed into a reliable and eco-friendly energy source.
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| Biofuel Innovation Launched at Pacific Adventist University |
At the ceremony, Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, Technology and Sport Hon. Kinoka Feo committed K200,000 in funding toward the project. He also handed over two diesel trucks to PAU’s School of Science and Technology. The vehicles will be powered by recycled oil-based fuel, showcasing practical applications of the project.
In his keynote speech, Minister Feo praised PAU’s leadership in research and technology. “This project is not just about science but about providing solutions to some of the pressing economic and environmental issues our nation faces,” he said.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Teatulohi Matainaho described the launch as a turning point for PAU. The event also featured remarks from the Dean of Science and Technology, Dr. Kulala Mulung, and South Pacific Division Secretary Pr. Mike Sikuri, alongside officials from government organizations.
The project is expected to enhance PAU’s teaching and research capacity while offering real-world solutions for sustainability. University officials said the two trucks will play a vital role in demonstrating the efficiency of biofuel and driving further research in the field.
PAU described the launch as a collective achievement, thanking all contributors for their dedication and support. The event closed with a reminder of the project’s vision: turning “yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s energy.”
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