Papua New Guinea has some ambitious plans to expand its population’s access to electricity. However, boosting electricity supply across the country requires ‘some very clever thinking,’ say energy analysts.
PNG Power
Improved access to finance could the rapid development of solar power, according to Jon Pittar, Managing Director of solar provider, Solar Solutions PNG. If the government is to achieve its energy goal of giving access to power to 70 per cent of the population by 2030, he believes solar-powered systems must be provided to rural communities.
Papua New Guinea economy on the cusp of a mining boom, kina’s fair value ‘around US 23-25 cents’, and niche tourism could nearly triple tourism numbers in 10 years. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Production resumes at the LNG plant as more reserves found, BHP Billiton to be sued over alleged environmental damage, and talks with China over a free trade agreement. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Two new directors at NASFUND, a new Chairman at PNG Power
Carolyn Blacklock has been appointed the new acting Managing Director of PNG Power. Business Advantage PNG talks to her about where the utility is headed.
A new acting CEO of PNG Power, a new Secretary for the Commerce and Industry Department, the Chairman of Nautilus Minerals resigns, Managing Director of Kina Securities retires
Normal services along the Highlands Highways resume, coffee exports steady but expected to fall next year, and China approves loan for PMIZ. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Roy Trivedy says Supplementary Budget is essential but not enough, Telikom and bmobile merger approved, visas for SME workers on hold.
New board appointees at PNG Power and Kumul Consolidated Holdings, a Managing Associate appointment at Allens, and a new Chairperson at Cricket PNG.