Volcanic eruption in Tavurvur volcano, Rabaul, New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea [Photo credit: Eric Lafforgue - www.ericlafforgue.com] "PNG through Mineral Resource Authority (MRA) has now embarked on undertaking geothermal exploration in the country with assistance from the World Bank and the Government of Iceland through training of its staff, ...
According to PNG Power Ltd, more than K700 million in power investment has been committed for the remainder of 2021 and next year, with further projects to be announced. About ten projects will begin under the PNG electrification partnership, according to PNG Power's director of project delivery Eric Alom, who spoke at a PNG Business Council conference...
Photo credit: Samo Trebizan/Shutterstock According to MP Douglas Tomuriesa, a K3 million hydropower plant capable of powering Goodenough Island in Milne Bay will be erected to serve the people of Kiriwina-Goodenough. “We have already contracted it out, we have just recently paid out K380,000 to the contractor and they have told us that it will cost ...
For the countrywide electrification rollout plan, the National Energy Authority will receive K1.5 billion over five years from development partners, donors, and financiers. NEA chairman Joe Gabut described the concept and pointed out the immediate obstacles ahead in carrying out the program in an 18-page presentation at the Chamber of Mines and Petrole...
Photo Credit: Shuttershock According to William Duma, Minister of Public Enterprises and State Investment, Papua New Guinea is under-explored in terms of geothermal energy development. Duma was speaking at the signing of a geothermal deed of agreement between the state and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), an Australian company. “Comparatively, ...
The Government of Papua New Guinea has signed a landmark agreement with one of the world's biggest companies to venture into 'green energy' in a partnership that is likely to revolutionise power generation and supply in the near future. In another bold move to "Take Back PNG", the Government today signed the 'Deed of Agreement' with Australian company ...
Following the passing of the National Energy Authority Act 2021, the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) said that it no longer had regulatory authority over the power business (NEA Act). Commissioner and CEO Paulus Ain stated that this was done in line with National Gazettal Notice No: G443, which went into force on July 5. He st...
Former managing director Flagon Bekker's current plans, projects, and activities will be reviewed by PNG Power Limited. Some of the major initiatives, programs, and works done and left behind by Bekker are good for PPL's development, according to PPL acting chief executive officer Obed Batia. However, a review exercise will be conducted to see if some ...
For the expansion of the Tari to Hides high voltage transmission line, PNG Power Limited has inked a K71 million deal with Chinese Tibean Electrical Company. The 132 kV transmission line will be extended from Mt Hagen to Tari and from Tari to Hides, according to PPL acting chief executive officer Obed Batia. He claimed that this will boost consumers...
Image: Lihir geothermal model (Source: Newcrest Mining Limited [1] A recent study by Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) explores the potential of geothermal energy as a possible source of sustainable energy for Papua New Guinea. The Geological Survey Division, Mineral Resources Authority published “Geothermal Energy Resources of Papua New Guinea: Cou...
Image: By Kate Uvia PNG Power Ltd needs reforms, according to Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) chairman David Kavanamur, but they must be inclusive. “We are aware of the challenges the energy sector is facing over the last 20 years. “We must see a transformation within the current organisation that creates value and promotes recapitalisation,” h...
Photo Credit: Loop PNG Due to the ongoing power outages in the nation's capital, National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has proposed offloading some assets to private sector organizations in order to provide continuous, dependable, and cheap electricity. He claimed he met with William Duma, the Minister for State-Owned Enterprises, to discu...
PNG Power Limited’s Managing Director has been replaced with an Officer in Charge as the power utility continues to face operational challenges. This included a prolonged 16 hours of power outage last week Friday in Port Moresby that saw many business houses resort to generators to keep doors open to customers and deliver services. Earlier that day,...
PNG Power Limited will be subjected to an evaluation by its asset management standard unit in order to receive ISO 55001 certification. A third party will undertake the assessment and ISO 55001 certification process, which will take 12 to 18 months and include an evaluation of the company's present AM practices and processes, identification of gaps, an...
PNG Power Ltd's decision to cancel a power purchase agreement (PPA) with PNG Biomass, which was signed six years ago, is immoral, according to Aitape-Lumi MP Patrick Pruaitch. He said that the biomass project was well-conceived and performed, and it would have benefited communities and landowners. He claimed that PNG Power and the government delayed fi...
Even though Papua New Guinea produces oil and gas, making inexpensive energy available remains a difficulty, according to Minister for Petroleum Kerenga Kua. He believes that this is why the Energy Department must adopt a holistic strategy to lowering energy costs by introducing new energy sources such as hydropower, geothermal energy, and wind turbine...
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