Features
The Canadian junior searching for Papua New Guinea’s next big discovery
The oversubscription of a recent capital raising by exploration firm Great Pacific Gold shows investors are bullish on Papua New Guinea’s mining sector. Its Chief Executive Greg McCunn shares the next steps with Business Advantage PNG.
Swire Shipping readies for long-term growth in Papua New Guinea
Despite global headwinds, Swire Shipping CEO Jeremy Sutton says its investments in ships and people have put the regional shipping powerhouse in a strong position to capitalise on long-term growth in PNG’s economy.
Businesses gear up for Papua New Guinea’s long-awaited resources projects
While the timing of a final investment decision on Papua LNG remains uncertain, Papua New Guinean businesses are busy preparing for an announcement. Business Advantage PNG reports.
Blue waters ahead in Papua New Guinea for multinational shipping firm
Blue Water Shipping has established itself as a key logistics provider to PNG’s resources sector. Its Country Manager Nick Walsh explains how.
All eyes on Papua New Guinea’s offshore oil and gas
Papua New Guinea is on track to become an offshore gas producer before the end of the decade, thanks to Twinza’s Pasca A project. There are also hopes of large offshore oil discoveries, with two separate drilling campaigns being planned in a prospective new offshore basin.
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Dramatic improvement in forex availability provides relief for Papua New Guinea businesses
Foreign exchange shortages have been the biggest impediment to business in Papua New Guinea for more than a decade. But the situation has improved dramatically in 2025, and businesses are reaping the benefits, as leading CEOs share with Business Advantage PNG.

Major milestone towards Papua LNG to be met within weeks: TotalEnergies EP PNG MD
In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Arnaud Berthet, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP PNG, provides an update on key components of the Papua LNG project, and provides clarity around the expected timeline to a final investment decision.
Interviews

Westpac’s PNG CEO on the many ‘exciting’ opportunities in the country
Andrew Cairns became the new chief executive of Westpac PNG in April this year. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, he speaks about the bank’s renewed commitment to Papua New Guinea and where he sees growth opportunities across its economy.

Kumul Minerals MD on expansion plans
Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director of Kumul Minerals Holdings (KMHL), sits down for an exclusive interview with Andrew Wilkins, in which he discusses Porgera, Ok Tedi and KMHL’s plans around acquisitions, stranded resources and the building of a gold refinery in PNG.
Editorial

Editorial: Papua LNG investment decision moves into ‘line of sight’
The highly anticipated Papua LNG project is expected to reach a final investment decision in early 2026. This week, senior representatives of project lead TotalEnergies and the PNG government signalled that an FID is drawing closer.
Economy/investment

Businesses gear up for Papua New Guinea’s long-awaited resources projects
While the timing of a final investment decision on Papua LNG remains uncertain, Papua New Guinean businesses are busy preparing for an announcement. Business Advantage PNG reports.
Mining & Petroleum
Opinion and analysis

A timeline of Papua New Guinea’s economic journey
By Paul Barker
Paul Barker, Executive Director of industry think-tank the Papua New Guinea Institute of National Affairs, provides his personal take on PNG’s economic journey since independence.
People moves

People Moves: National Petroleum Authority, National Energy Authority, National Airport Corporation, United Nations
Board appointments at the National Petroleum Authority and National Airports Corporation, a new chairman at the National Energy Authority, and a new PNG representative at the United Nations.
LIfestyle

Restaurant Review: Faya Haus, Port Moresby
Following its successful rebranding and renovation, Mary Tao returns to experience Faya Haus in Port Moresby’s Holiday Inn.
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Dramatic improvement in forex availability provides relief for Papua New Guinea businesses
19 Nov 2025 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger Leave a Comment
Foreign exchange shortages have been the biggest impediment to business in Papua New Guinea for more than a decade. But the situation has improved dramatically in 2025, and businesses are reaping the benefits, as leading CEOs share with Business Advantage PNG.

Major milestone towards Papua LNG to be met within weeks: TotalEnergies EP PNG MD
5 Nov 2025 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger 4 Comments
In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, Arnaud Berthet, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP PNG, provides an update on key components of the Papua LNG project, and provides clarity around the expected timeline to a final investment decision.
Features

The Canadian junior searching for Papua New Guinea’s next big discovery
19 Nov 2025 By Nadav Shemer Shlezinger
The oversubscription of a recent capital raising by exploration firm Great Pacific Gold shows investors are bullish on Papua New Guinea’s mining sector. Its Chief Executive Greg McCunn shares the next steps with Business Advantage PNG.
Opinion

A timeline of Papua New Guinea’s economic journey
12 Sep 2025 By Paul Barker
Paul Barker, Executive Director of industry think-tank the Papua New Guinea Institute of National Affairs, provides his personal take on PNG’s economic journey since independence.




















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