Lae port upgrade reaches milestone, Respol acquires Talisman Energy, and PNG forecast for significant economic growth. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: the first stage of Lae’s port upgrade is completed, and other business stories
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In brief: Conn says Port Moresby businesses have ‘lost hope’ in security in Papua New Guinea, and other business stories
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Violence takes a toll on businesses in Papua New Guinea, Anglo American and Highlands Pacific form joint venture, and Sime Darby extends takeover deadline for NBPOL. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
The quotable 2014 Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment & Infrastructure Summit
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11 Sep 2014 by 2 Comments
The Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment and Infrastructure Summit was held in Port Moresby this week. Over two days, delegates heard about Port Moresby becoming ‘the Dubai of the Pacific’, tax incentives in the 2015 Budget and how to develop relationships with Chinese business. Here are some highlights.
In brief: National Roads Authority and Planning Minister discuss state of PNG roads, and other business stories
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National Roads Authority and Planning Minister discuss state of PNG roads, National Airports Corporation releases commercial tenders at POM, and Cue Energy puts PNG assets on market. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
National Petroleum Company aims to deliver long-term benefits, says Kramer
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21 May 2014 by Leave a Comment
As the PNG LNG project enters its operational phase, Frank Kramer, Chairman of the National Petroleum Company of Papua New Guinea (which will hold and manage the government’s 16.8% stake) outlines his vision for managing the country’s hydrocarbon assets.
In brief: two or three new LNG trains coming and other stories
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23 Apr 2014 by Leave a Comment
More LNG trains likely for Papua New Guinea, Chamber of Commerce comes out in support of INA head, and gas-fired power may be coming to Port Moresby. The week’s business news in brief.
People Moves: Cardno, National Petroleum Company, Air Niugini and more
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Andrew Cooper has been appointed PNG Country Manager for Cardno.
Where is Papua New Guinea’s next LNG project?
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4 Sep 2013 by 6 Comments
With the ExxonMobil-led PNG LNG project ‘more than 90% complete’ and due to start exports in the second half of 2014, what are the chances of additional LNG projects for PNG? Business Advantage PNG considers the candidates.
What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2014?
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15 Jan 2014 by Leave a Comment
The coming year looks promising for Papua New Guinea business, with the giant PNG LNG project due to commence gas exports, and further investments looking likely. Meanwhile, eyes are on the O’Neill Government to see how it can improve the operating environment for business. Business Advantage PNG looks ahead to consider what 2014 may bring.
National Petroleum Company deal with Pertamina ‘only limited by our joint imaginations’: Kramer
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9 Jul 2013 by
Last month, Papua New Guinea’s fledgling National Petroleum Company signed its first deal, and it was a big one: a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s massive national oil company, Pertamina. NPCP Chairman Frank Kramer explains how the relationship will work.
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