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Pacific Lime and Cement Ltd. has adopted a master plan for a 300-hectare township at Kido/Rearea, near Port Moresby, with a proposed development of 2,330 residential lots and approximately 2,660 apartments, potentially accommodating about 5,000 homes over a 30-year period.
The Rearea Coastal Estate is designed to provide housing for workers and families associated with the planned Kido/Rearea Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which will host the company's Central Lime and Central Cement projects, a multi-berth port and other industrial activities.
The development is about 20 kilometers from P
Great Pacific Gold Corp. has completed 16 diamond drill holes totalling about 3,600 metres at its Wild Dog gold-copper project in East New Britain, as the company advances exploration to a new target near the historic Sinivit mine.
The Vancouver-based company said in a Nov. 4 update that drilling at the Magiabe and Mengmut targets was nearing completion, with one final hole planned at Mengmut. The work brings total drilling at Wild Dog this year to more than 7,200 metres.
Assay results from the two targets remain pending. Great Pacific Gold said it would release complete results for each pro
Papua New Guinea could face more than two decades of major construction activity from a potential US$60 billion pipeline of gas projects, following Parliament's passage of legislative changes needed for the US$14.5 billion Papua LNG project.
Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNGCORE) president and PNG Investment Week convenor Anthony Smaré said the certification of the legislation on Friday brought the Papua LNG project closer to a final investment decision (FID), potentially setting the stage for successive developments across the country's petroleum sector.
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Papua New Guinea needs to develop new electricity generation projects to maximise the benefits of a K350 million upgrade to the Ramu Grid transmission network, according to Minister responsible for PNG Power Ltd. Richard Maru.
The 132-kilovolt Ramu Transmission System Reinforcement Project was commissioned at the Taraka Substation in Lae, Morobe Province, on Oct. 9, completing a major component of a K1.9 billion investment in the country’s transmission infrastructure.
Maru said the upgraded network would improve the system’s capacity to carry electricity, but its benefits would d
Papua New Guinea is seeking $50 million in investment by 2035 to develop its aquaculture industry and strengthen fisheries infrastructure, as the government pushes for greater regional cooperation to expand sustainable fishing and processing activities.
Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Jelta Wong outlined the investment target during the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Forum in Port Vila, Vanuatu, held from November 3 to 6.
The proposed investment will support essential infrastructure, including hatcheries, feed mills, cold storage and processing facilities, un
Telikom Ltd. has secured a K27.2 million grant from the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) to modernize its internal business systems and strengthen its capacity to deliver digital services across Papua New Guinea.
The grant agreement was signed at Telikom Rumana in Port Moresby on Monday, October 12, as the state-owned telecommunications provider advances its digital transformation program.
Telikom said the funding would support improvements to its business systems and operations, helping the company become more efficient and better equipped to meet custome
Papua New Guinea is preparing to strengthen its position in the global tourism market with a new national destination brand, Kam, Yumi Raun! (Come Explore With Us!), designed to raise international awareness and attract more visitors.
The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) unveiled the brand and logo at the PNG Tourism Summit and Trade Exhibition 2026 at APEC Haus in Port Moresby, marking a new phase in the country's efforts to establish a recognisable identity in the international tourism market.
Developed in partnership with Trove Tourism Development Advisors, the br
Editor’s Note: In this issue, Michael McWalter, former Director of the Petroleum Division and Adviser to the Government of Papua New Guinea, and erstwhile petroleum adviser to the Governments of Ghana, Liberia, Cambodia, Sao Tome, and South Sudan writes about Liquefied Natural Gas. He is a certified petroleum geologist, and technical specialist in upstream petroleum industry regulation, administration, and institutional development. 

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Many people in Papua New Guinea will have heard of LNG, but how many of us know exactly what it is?&nbs
Hastings Deering PNG showcased its long-standing commitment to Papua New Guinea's resources sector at this year's event, while highlighting the important role skills development and local capability continue to play in supporting the nation's growth.

A key highlight for Hastings Deering PNG was an exclusive visit from Prime Minister James Marape ahead of the official opening of the exhibition.

During his tour, Prime Minister Marape visited the Hastings Deering PNG stand. Accompanied by government ministers, industry representatives and members of the m
Papua New Guinea technology company NiuPay has won the Best AI-Powered Public Sector Innovation award at the AINext Awards 2026 in Singapore for its artificial intelligence system developed with the country's Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICSA).
NiuPay chief operating officer Trevor Manokore accepted the award at a ceremony held on November 3 at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, recognising the company's MyICSA Analysis Engine (MAE), which has significantly reduced visa processing times.
The system uses generative artificial intelligence to assess visa applications a