People moves: Kumul Petroleum, PoMSOX

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A new Chair of Kumul Petroleum and a new General Manager of the Port Moresby Stock Exchang

In brief: BCL proposes re-opening Panguna copper mine by 2020, and other business stories

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BCL talks with Bougainville government and landowners about re-opening Panguna, investors confident in PNG despite low global energy prices, and improvements on the way for Jacksons Airport. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

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

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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.

In brief: Supplementary Budget in January to address tax measures, and other business stories

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Treasurer says Supplementary Budget will review tax measures proposed in the 2017 Budget, sufficient geothermal power in PNG for years to come, and Philippines asked to ban fishing companies operating in PNG. Your weekly digest.

In brief: Chief Secretary warns of ‘drastic cuts’ in 2017 Budget, and other business stories

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Chief Secretary says 2017 will be very tough, moratorium on beche-de-mer may be lifted soon, and PNG LNG spends K12 billion on local services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Interoil shareholders approve ExxonMobil takeover, and other business stories

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Eighty per cent of Interoil shareholders approve of ExxonMobil’s takeover bid, PNG economy to grow by two-to-three per cent, and plans for a new shipyard in Madang. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Training of PNG’s LNG technicians steps up

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In a bid to promote skills formation in Papua New Guinea’s LNG sector Kumul Petroleum Academy, trading as South Pacific Employment Institute (SPEI), has signed a K9 million technician development agreement with ExxonMobil PNG.

In brief: Bank of PNG pursuing foreign exchange options and other business stories

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Bank of Papua New Guinea negotiating with ‘partners’ about foreign exchange, Oil Search to address competition issues and Travel Air to resume operations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Six questions for: Katsuo Yamashita, Chairman, Japan Papua New Guinea Association

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The relationship between Japan and Papua New Guinea has developed to the point where this year—thanks to liquefied natural gas—Japan is expected to be PNG’s largest export destination this year. Business Advantage PNG asks Katsuo Yamashita, the Chairman of the Japan PNG Association, about the growing links between the two countries.

In brief: Ok Tedi mine reopens and other Papua New Guinea business stories

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Ok Tedi mine reopens after drought causes suspension, Kumul Petroleum renegotiates UBS loan for Oil Search shares and Steamships announces 11% profit increase. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.