Companies and dealers ‘adversely affected’ foreign exchange availability in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Government considers large-scale mining, and Asian Development Bank commits K1.7 billion to PNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Treasurer Pruaitch calls for tighter regulations to prevent Kina falling, and other business stories
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In brief: Total to lead Elk-Antelope gas development, and other business stories
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Joint venture elects Total as operator, PNG DataCo discusses Solomon Islands link, and WCB Resources lifts stake in gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
InterOil chief positive about Papua New Guinea’s role as LNG provider, despite oil prices fall
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Papua New Guinea is well positioned to benefit from rising LNG demand, despite falling prices, says InterOil Managing Director, Michael Hession.
In brief: Air Niugini expands services with Melanesian partnership, and other business stories
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Air Niugini secures agreement with Air Vanuatu and Solomon Airlines, Cue Energy rejects takeover offer, and Steamships closes Highlands Highway operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Concept for Papua New Guinea’s second LNG project set for June release, says Total’s MD
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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.
In brief: PNG LNG project reaches ‘financial completion’, and other business stories
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PNG LNG project satisfies financial agreements, PNG Ports profits double, and Indochine Mining raises funds. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
InterOil win clears way for Total’s participation in Papua New Guinea’s Elk/Antelope gas project
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The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce yesterday dismissed Oil Search’s claims over 40% of the Elk-Antelope gas field in Papua New Guinea’s Gulf Province.
Five questions for: Andrew Barry, new Managing Director, ExxonMobil PNG
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Papua New Guinea’s PNG LNG project has a new leader: Andrew Barry. ExxonMobil PNG’s new Managing Director speaks exclusively to Business Advantage PNG about the future of PNG’s largest resources project and the impact of lower global gas prices.
In brief: Elk-Antelope arbitration decision expected ‘this quarter’, and other business stories
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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.
What we’ve learned in Papua New Guinea: ExxonMobil’s departing MD reflects
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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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