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.
Concept for Papua New Guinea’s second LNG project set for June release, says Total’s MD
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In brief: Newcrest output at Lihir ‘below expectations’ despite improvement, and other business stories
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Production issues hit Newcrest, Digicel launches cloud-based product, and Mitsui delivers PNG LNG carrier. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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.
In brief: PNG LNG project plans investment decision on third train in 2017, and other business stories
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PNG Government signs agreement with PNG LNG project partners, UN expects significant economic growth in PNG, and National Petroleum Company to revise annual plan following oil crash. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Arbitration to determine future of Papua New Guinea’s second gas project
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Arbitration talks due to take place in London at the end of this month could have a major influence on the future development of Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas industry.
Papua New Guinea mining and petroleum conference to focus on global mining downturn
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Next month’s Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney will take a critical look at how the industry can build on recent successful ventures in Papua New Guinea, as it deals with the global downturn.
In brief: Deal to purchase Motukea for port relocation signed, and other business stories
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State Solicitor refuses approval for purchase of Motukea island land for port relocation, Confusion over Ok Tedi compensation payments, report says PNG state-owned enterprises under performing compared to Pacific counterparts. 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.
Oil Search chief argues for co-operation in developing ‘huge’ gas potential
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There is enough gas capacity in PNG for at least three more LNG trains over the next five-to-seven years, according to Oil Search CEO, Peter Botten, who’s called for gas developers to co-operate and share facilities.
Program firms up for Papua New Guinea Advantage Summit
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September’s Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment and Infrastructure Summit looks like being the largest ever, with delegate registrations up and a very strong roster of high profile speakers, say organisers.
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