After years of low growth, the Pacific’s largest economy is looking to benefit from new resources and infrastructure investment—plus a dividend from hosting APEC 2018. Business Advantage PNG’s Andrew Wilkins talks with Papua New Guinea’s business leaders about the year ahead.
Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange and budget situation improving, says central bank Governor
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29 Jan 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Loi Bakani, says the foreign exchange market is on track to return to normalcy. In an exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, he says the PNG LNG project has begun paying taxes for the first time, which is improving the Government’s budgetary position.
Papua New Guinea’s LNG capacity could double, says ExxonMobil SVP
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27 Nov 2018 by Leave a Comment
Neil Chapman, Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil, told the APEC CEO Summit earlier this month that LNG capacity in Papua New Guinea could double. He claimed the global shift to natural gas to reduce carbon emissions is favouring the industry.
Prime Minister gives upbeat take on Papua New Guinea’s economy
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7 Aug 2018 by 1 Comment
The Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, speaking at Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in Brisbane, said the mid-year assessment of the economy was better than anticipated. He said the growing investment interest in the Pacific from China, Australia and the United States is ‘healthy’.
Industry collaboration and government help crucial for Western Province gas, says Repsol chief
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2 May 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cross-industry collaboration and help from the Papua New Guinea government are required to get the most out of the gas in Western Province, David Lester, Chief Office Representative for Repsol PNG tells Business Advantage PNG.
In brief: Further delay in start of Pacific Marine Industrial Zone, and other business stories
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31 Jan 2017 by Leave a Comment
China wants extra loan to fund PMIZ, unions concerned about housing tax on employees, Bank PNG questions accuracy of IMF economic report. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
‘Roller coaster ride’ is forcing gas players to aggressively pursue efficiencies says President of PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Gerea Aopi
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23 Jan 2017 by 1 Comment
Large scale gas projects suit multi-operators, says Gerea Aopi, President of the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. He tells Business Advantage PNG that this allows operators in Papua New Guinea to spread the fixed costs, which is one way that the industry is looking for productivity improvements.
In brief: Papua New Guinea ready to market sovereign bonds says Treasury Secretary, and other business stories
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2 Nov 2016 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea ready to seek sovereign bond funds, Air Niugini affected by economic slowdown, Qantas begins daily Brisbane-Port Moresby service. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: BSP in joint venture with Kumul to expand insurance subsidiary, and other business stories
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24 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
A new insurance joint venture, an ultimatum on corned beef trade ban, plans to limit rice imports. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: ‘Clan vetting’ the key to resolving PNG LNG royalty issue, says Energy Minister
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10 Aug 2016 by Leave a Comment
Officials sent to negotiate with Hides landowners over non-payment of royalties from PNG LNG project, Ok Tedi earns K623 million since March, and PNG Post pays K500,000 in dividends. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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