New director at Steamships, changes at Air Niugini, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, PNG Post, PNG Power
People moves: Steamships, Air Niugini, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, PNG Post, PNG Power
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PNG Power MD outlines plans to cut tariffs by half and sharply increase access to electricity
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14 Aug 2018 by 2 Comments
PNG Power is aiming to cut tariffs by half and electrify 70 per cent of the country in the next five to 10 years according to Acting Managing Director Carolyn Blacklock. But to achieve those goals the organisation will require a new ‘business model’ she says.
Clever thinking required to solve Papua New Guinea energy issues, say experts
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17 Jul 2018 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea has some ambitious plans to expand its population’s access to electricity. However, boosting electricity supply across the country requires ‘some very clever thinking,’ say energy analysts.
Improving access to finance the key to solar power expansion in Papua New Guinea
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3 Jul 2018 by 3 Comments
Improved access to finance could the rapid development of solar power, according to Jon Pittar, Managing Director of solar provider, Solar Solutions PNG. If the government is to achieve its energy goal of giving access to power to 70 per cent of the population by 2030, he believes solar-powered systems must be provided to rural communities.
In brief: Papua New Guinea on the cusp of a ‘super cycle’ in mining investment, says the ANZ, and other business stories
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24 Apr 2018 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea economy on the cusp of a mining boom, kina’s fair value ‘around US 23-25 cents’, and niche tourism could nearly triple tourism numbers in 10 years. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: LNG production resumes earlier than expected, and other business stories
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18 Apr 2018 by Leave a Comment
Production resumes at the LNG plant as more reserves found, BHP Billiton to be sued over alleged environmental damage, and talks with China over a free trade agreement. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: NASFUND, PNG Power
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13 Mar 2018 by Leave a Comment
Two new directors at NASFUND, a new Chairman at PNG Power
Five questions for PNG Power’s new Acting MD Carolyn Blacklock
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6 Feb 2018 by 5 Comments
Carolyn Blacklock has been appointed the new acting Managing Director of PNG Power. Business Advantage PNG talks to her about where the utility is headed.
People moves: PNG Power, Commerce and Industry Department, Nautilus Minerals, Kina Securities
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16 Jan 2018 by Leave a Comment
A new acting CEO of PNG Power, a new Secretary for the Commerce and Industry Department, the Chairman of Nautilus Minerals resigns, Managing Director of Kina Securities retires
In brief: Highlands Highway re-opens after a month-long blockade, and other business stories
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13 Sep 2017 by Leave a Comment
Normal services along the Highlands Highways resume, coffee exports steady but expected to fall next year, and China approves loan for PMIZ. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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