The National Energy Authority (NEA) has officially launched its Corporate Plan 2023-2027, marking a significant milestone in Papua New Guinea’s energy sector. The Corporate Plan, launched on 23 August at APEC Haus in Port Moresby, is the first of its kind for the NEA. It outlines the strategic direction and key objectives that will guide the Authority’s e...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stellae Energy Ltd (Stellae), a UK-based Green Energy Solutions and Assets company. This partnership marks a significant achievement in Bougainville's journey towards energy independence and economic sustainability through the exploration ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ossberger, the German hydro-industry experts, has provided PNG Business News with this feature story that originally came out in Zek Hydro magazine’s May 2024 issue. Ossberger has supplied and installed 19 mini-hydropower turbines throughout PNG, mostly in rural districts, since the 1960s. The company likewise provided the hydropower system...

In the ever-evolving development sectors of sustainable energy, mastering the installation of solar energy systems is both a skill and a necessity. With advancements and innovations occurring at a rapid pace, being informed with developments are crucial for companies in the electrical and solar industry. The Sustainable Energy Industry Association Papu...

The National Energy Authority (NEA) conducted a one day public/stakeholders consultation workshop for the second time at the Holiday Inn ballroom on the 15th of March on the Decentralised Electricity Supply (DES) Policy. This policy will pave the way for the provincial and district administration to develop and participate in the generation, distributi...

The Hides Gas Development Company Ltd (HGDC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GenOffGrid to train and hire tradesmen, engineers, and technical staff in both Papua New Guinea and Australia with the goal of building remote solar power stations. In a statement, the companies said the agreement will enable them to immediately establ...

The people of Halia and Haku constituencies in North Bougainville can look forward to transformational change following the launch of the Rural Electrification Program today in Buka. The Program was officially launched today by ABG Vice President and Member for Halia Hon. Patrick Nisira and National Member for North Bougainville Hon. Francesca Semoso, ...

Australia has embarked on a collaborative effort with Papua New Guinea to enhance the nation’s access to reliable renewable energy sources, addressing the growing demand for electrification. According to recent updates from the Australian High Commission in PNG, the partnership involves strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering PNG’s electrification re...

Newcrest Mining Limited and the National Energy Authority (NEA) have formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at identifying, developing, implementing, and financing potential renewable energy initiatives in selected locations across Papua New Guinea (PNG). The signing ceremony, which marked a significant milesto...

A visionary collaboration unfolds at the heart of Buang LLG, Bulolo District, Morobe Province – the 9MW Bapa Hydropower Project, a partnership between contractors AG Energy Ltd, local landowners, and the district. The impact of this venture reached a crescendo on August 18th, as we celebrated the monumental breakthrough of our Phase One achievement: a str...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his satisfaction upon receiving the announcement that the monumental K770 million Edevu Hydropower Project, situated along the Brown River in Central, is set to commence operations next month. Having inaugurated the project in April earlier this year, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the government’s collabo...

Papua New Guinea has one of the lowest electrification rates in the Pacific, with only 13% of the population having access to electricity. In PNG, grid-connected power is still primarily restricted to the main urban areas. One party driving investment in this area is the United States Agency for International Development's Papua New Guinea Electrificat...

The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) held its business breakfast meeting with the National Energy Authority and USAID PNG Electrification Partnership (PEP) on 1st of June 2023 at the Lamana Hotel. The topic of discussion was on the "Update of the Energy Industry" with brief presentations given by Chief of Party, USAID-PEP Program ...

Photo: Chairman David Burbidge  According to the Independent Power Producers of Papua New Guinea, the debts of PNG Power Limited (PPL) to independent power producers (IPPs) have exceeded K500 million. IPPs are the primary source of electricity for PPL, and the accumulation of arrears has reached a critical level where it cannot continue without severe ...

Photo credit: AG Energy Limited Project to Provide Resilience to Port Moresby's Energy Grid Power is considered as the major backbone for all nations throughout the world including PNG on the basis of which the development of the country depends. Within this context, Energy has become an essential element in man's efforts to meet basic human needs, ...

Photo credit: Japanese International Cooperation Agency The Ramu System Transmission Reinforcement Project (RSTRP) in Morobe Province, which is being funded by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, is nearing completion with 85 to 90 per cent of the project already finished. Ramu grid project manager, Hitler Alseth, revealed that this includes...