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Concept for Papua New Guinea’s second LNG project set for June release, says Total’s MD

18 Feb 2015 by 1 Comment
Last week, independent arbitration upheld InterOil’s decision to sell a gross 40% shareholding in the Elk-Antelope LNG project to French super major, Total SA. Total’s Managing Director in PNG, Philippe Blanchard, talks exclusively to Business Advantage PNG about the arbitration result and Total’s plans for the project.
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Wafi-Golpu project set for production by end of decade

11 Feb 2015 by
The Wafi-Golpu gold-copper project in Morobe Province is a bright spot in an otherwise tight mining environment. The Morobe Mining Joint Venture partners believe it will be one of the world's lowest cost gold projects, and expects production to begin in 2020.
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Services companies hopeful of improving mining conditions in Papua New Guinea

4 Feb 2015 by
Services companies and contractors are often a casualty of a mining industry downturn. Business Advantage PNG talks to companies servicing the sector in Papua New Guinea about how they have coped with the downturn and the potential for a turnaround in the country.
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Nautilus targets Solwara 1 production in three years

30 Jan 2015 by Leave a Comment
After overcoming several delays, development of Nautilus Minerals’ deep sea copper-gold mining project, Solwara 1, has taken significant steps forward in recent months. Business Advantage PNG talks with Nautilus Chief Executive Officer Michael Johnston about the world-first project.
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In brief: Elk-Antelope arbitration decision expected ‘this quarter’, and other business stories

28 Jan 2015 by Leave a Comment
Elk-Antelope arbitration hearing in London completed, fuel supplies to return after roadblocks eased, and Santos delivers sales records. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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What we’ve learned in Papua New Guinea: ExxonMobil’s departing MD reflects

27 Jan 2015 by 3 Comments
With construction and first shipment of gas completed ahead of time, the giant ExxonMobil-led PNG LNG project has proven Papua New Guinea is a viable place to carry out major resources projects. In this exclusive valedictory interview with Business Advantage PNG, outgoing ExxonMobil PNG Managing Director Peter Graham reflects on the lessons learned.
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Opinion: using gas to develop Papua New Guinea’s economy

20 Jan 2015 by 1 Comment
Exporting all future PNG gas extract for income may not be the best use of this remarkable resource. LNG should also be used for domestic power consumption and petrochemical feedstock to boost industry and provide much-needed jobs, argues Petroleum Operations Advisor to the World Bank, Michael McWalter.
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Talisman Energy prepares to drill at Papua New Guinea’s Stanley gas project

19 Jan 2015 by 3 Comments
Despite a takeover of its Canadian parent by Spanish energy company, Respol, it’s business as usual for Talisman Energy PNG as it develops the Stanley gas field. Vice President and General Manager Grant Christie explains to Business Advantage PNG what 2015 holds.
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