The people of Papua New Guinea have found an unusual way to get expensive gasoline. On Bougainville Island, they started producing their own fuel, using coconut as raw material. There is no shortage of coconuts on the island – it is one of the most important crops of Papua New Guinea. High prices of imported fuels prompted residents to look for alternative energy sources; coconuts have proven to be very efficient. The island is already operating and new mini-refineries are constantly being built, which yield coke diesel. Residents – from priest to policeman – they use it in their cars and home generators. Fuel is relatively cheap, exhaust fumes smell pleasant and do not pollute the environment. These benefits of coconut oil have already sparked interest in several countries in the Middle East and Europe.
Papuans run on coconut fuel
