David Kavanamur, Managing Director of Kumul Consolidated Holdings, detailed the terms for PNG Power’s partial privatisation at the 2026 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference. The sale takes place against a backdrop of continuing power outages – a situation that could intensify as El Niño hits PNG, Business Advantage PNG has learned.
Mining & Energy
Pacific Lime and Cement has completed a number of construction milestones and locked in fresh backing from government and international partners in recent months. PLC Managing Director Paul Mulder tells Business Advantage PNG how these developments are shaping the countdown to first production.
With its National Content Plan approved, Twinza is working to reach a final investment decision on the Pasca A offshore gas project before Papua New Guinea enters election mode next year. Roppe Uyassi, Twinza’s CEO PNG, shares what’s ahead in this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG.
MRDC subsidiary Dirio Power is best known for its 45MW gas-fired power station in Central Province. But its focus extends well beyond gas – from solar mini-grids across Gulf and Southern Highlands provinces to developing infrastructure for other nation-building projects, as CEO James Nelson tells Business Advantage PNG.
Business Advantage PNG talks to the senior executives responsible for stabilising, turning around and preparing the ground for the potential sale of the country’s troubled state power utility.
PNG’s recent challenges with fuel supply are leading to the creation of a more robust supply chain, thanks to new investments and partnerships involving state-owned entities, the private sector and even the US government. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look.
Pacific Lime and Cement ended 2025 with a flurry of announcements, including agreements with the PNG Government and IFC. PLC Managing Director Paul Mulder tells Business Advantage PNG why these agreements are so important to the success of its Central Cement and Lime Project.
Arnaud Berthet, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP PNG, details the timeline for exploration of the Mailu-1 offshore oil prospect – and shares why the Papua LNG developer is so excited by this new venture, in this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG.
Women are playing an increasingly important role in Papua New Guinea’s mining sector, and a new committee launched in 2025 is aiming to increase their representation further. Business Advantage PNG speaks with two of the leading female pioneers in the industry.
K92 Mining is pushing on relentlessly with the growth of its Kainantu mine in Eastern Highlands. CEO John Lewins provides a progress report and shares the secrets to the operator’s success