Proof of Usefulness Report

Eastport Energy

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+13
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project addresses a valid problem (energy transition in Africa) but provides no verifiable evidence of existence or operations. The submission contains hyperbolic claims (audience reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product') that severely damage credibility. With no web presence found and a lack of technical detail, the project scores very low on the PoU scale, resembling a concept or a test submission rather than a functional business.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+6.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+1.00
Subtotal+12.13
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+13

Project Details

Project URL
eastportenergy.com
Description
Demand in LPG has skyrocketed in the African market driven primarily by the energy transition away from dirty energy sources such as coal and kerosene towards cleaner burning LPG, as well as an inconsistent supply to some of the key markets on the continent. Eastport Energy was established to address this substantial market gap by implementing a robust LPG supply chain strategy to improve product availability in large quantities to local businesses in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Eastport Energy is a wholesale B2B LPG distributor utilizing sophisticated and reliable port operations to deliver commercial volumes of LPG to business customers. Safety and reliability are core competencies at the very center of our operational approach.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline