Paul Bayly was appointed to the hot seat as chief executive officer of PNG Power Ltd (PPL) in March 2025. Ahead of his appearance at the 2025 PNG Investment Conference, the New Zealand national sits down with Business Advantage PNG to share how he plans to address the challenges facing the state-owned utility.
Papua New Guinea SOE reforms show progress, but work remains: ADB expert
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29 Jul 2025 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea has taken positive steps to improve the performance of its state-owned enterprises, but further reforms are needed to deliver lasting gains, Laure Darcy, one of the Asian Development Bank’s leading SOE experts for the Pacific, tells Business Advantage PNG.
Papua New Guinea begins paving the road to digital government
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3 Jun 2025 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea is currently embarked on an ambitious five-year digital transformation plan to improve its government services and lay down digital public infrastructure. We hear from some of the key players on what’s been delivered and what we can expect next.
Investing in Papua New Guinea: five things to watch in 2025
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16 Apr 2025 by 1 Comment
Special economic zones, green finance, privatisations and more: Business Advantage PNG lists five key focus areas to look out for in Papua New Guinea’s investment space this year.
National Banking Corporation chair shares roadmap to public listing
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15 Apr 2025 by Leave a Comment
State-owned National Banking Corporation (NBC) secured a commercial banking licence in December 2024. In this exclusive interview, Chairman Darrell Seeto shares his plans to get the bank to profitability and a listing on Papua New Guinea’s stock exchange.
Industry update: Papua New Guinea’s mining and gas project pipeline starts to flow
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23 Oct 2024 by Leave a Comment
After a decade focused on existing minerals and hydrocarbons production, Papua New Guinea is gearing up for an anticipated wave of large new investments in its resources sector. We hear from some of the key players.
‘Transformative’ Port Moresby port redevelopment ready for investors
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24 Sep 2024 by Leave a Comment
Port Moresby’s former port facility has been rezoned, had its masterplan approved, and is now ready for investors’ expressions of interest. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look at the project.
Private sector investment targeted to redevelop Papua New Guinea state assets
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13 Sep 2023 by 4 Comments
Some key Papua New Guinea state assets, including the site of Port Moresby’s old port, are being readied for redevelopment, with private sector investment being sought. The move is being guided by a new investment strategy from state holding company, Kumul Consolidated Holdings.
People moves: Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Papua New Guinea Government
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27 Oct 2021 by Leave a Comment
Kumul Consolidated Holdings announces new head, and changes in seven Papua New Guinea statutory bodies.
What is Fortescue Metals Group doing in Papua New Guinea?
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25 Aug 2021 by 2 Comments
Earlier this month, Papua New Guinea’s government announced a ‘deed of agreement’ with Australian iron ore giant, Fortescue Metals Group, to develop renewable energy projects in PNG. Business Advantage PNG learns more about its plans from Julie Shuttleworth, CEO of subsidiary Fortescue Future Industries.
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