PNG’s first privately-built hydro electricity power station has opened in Bulolo, Morobe Province.
The intake dam at the PNG Forest Products’ Bululo power plant. Credit: PNGFP
The US$50m Upper Baiune power project was built by PNG Forest Products (PNGFP). It is the first commercial venture to supply electricity to state-owned utility, PNG Power.
Forests Minister Patrick Pruaitch opened the 9.4MW plant, which is located on customary land owned by the Katumani integrated land group, who are partners in the project.
It has taken six years to bring the plant to fruition, according to Tony Honey, Managing Director of PNGFP.
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