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Papua New Guinea has enough gas for five trains, says Kumul Petroleum MD

1 Mar 2017 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s state petroleum company, Kumul Petroleum, sees its role in developing oil and gas projects in partnership with developers, according to Managing Director, Wapu Sonk. He tells Business Advantage PNG there is enough gas in the country for no less than five LNG trains.
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Palm oil jumps but gas eases: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodities and financial markets

21 Feb 2017 by 1 Comment
The big mover this month was palm oil, which was up 20.5 per cent for the month according to Kina Securities. Oil prices have continued to hold up but LNG prices have eased. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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Ok Tedi likely to have extended mine life, says CEO

14 Feb 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Chief Executive of Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi mine, Peter Graham, tells Business Advantage PNG that the company is now in the top quartile of global copper producers. He says revised company estimates indicate the mine—for many years one of PNG’s major sources of foreign exchange—should have a longer life. The company responsible for PNG’s largest operational mine is considering the […]
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Barrick Niugini’s investment fund gives landowners superior returns, claims Manager Chris Trainor

31 Jan 2017 by Leave a Comment
Barrick Niugini’s Mining and Petroleum Industry Investment Fund provides relocated landowners with a superior financial outcome, according to Chris Trainor, Manager of Commercial Services. He believes it is a model for other Papua New Guinea mining companies to follow.
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‘Roller coaster ride’ is forcing gas players to aggressively pursue efficiencies says President of PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Gerea Aopi

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.
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