What we’ve learned in Papua New Guinea: ExxonMobil’s departing MD reflects

With construction and first shipment of gas completed ahead of time, the giant ExxonMobil-led PNG LNG project has proven Papua New Guinea is a viable place to carry out major resources projects. In this exclusive valedictory interview with Business Advantage PNG, outgoing ExxonMobil PNG Managing Director Peter Graham reflects on the lessons learned.
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Talisman Energy prepares to drill at Papua New Guinea’s Stanley gas project

Despite a takeover of its Canadian parent by Spanish energy company, Respol, it’s business as usual for Talisman Energy PNG as it develops the Stanley gas field. Vice President and General Manager Grant Christie explains to Business Advantage PNG what 2015 holds.
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PNG DataCo looks to build Papua New Guinea’s communications infrastructure

Telecommunications wholesaler PNG DataCo Limited has been set up as part of a restructure of Papua New Guinea's telecommunications industry. Business Advantage PNG discusses its critical role with its Chairman Reuben Kautu, an entrepreneur with a strong background of commercial and strategic management, developed during roles with BP, ExxonMobil and, more recently, Telikom PNG’s subsidiary Kalang Advertising Limited.
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Ok Tedi Mining’s new COO outlines his strategy after Papua New Guinea extends the life of the mine

The life of the key Ok Tedi mine is to be extended for another 11 years, but with falling ore prices and diminishing resources, the company faces critical challenges. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Musje Werror, the man chosen to lead Ok Tedi Mining, outlines his strategy.
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Five questions for … John Kaio, Interim Managing Director, PNG Infrastructure Development Authority

As part of the 2012 Alotau Accord, the O’Neill Government agreed to establish an Infrastructure Development Authority to ‘take ownership’ of Cabinet decisions and oversee major infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea. Business Advantage PNG spoke recently to the authority's interim Managing Director, John Kaio.
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Five questions for Steve Hillyard, Papua New Guinea General Manager at Pronto Software

Businesses in Papua New Guinea want to be able to operate seamlessly in remote locations, and take advantage of the revolution in mobile services, says Pronto Software's Steve Hillyard. Business Advantage PNG speaks with him about how PNG has become the software company's second largest market.
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