People moves: Santos, National Research Institute, PNG Rugby League

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11 Mar 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

A new Chairman for Santos, the Director of the National Research Institute to stand down, the CEO of the PNG Rugby League quits.

Filed Under: Latest news, News, People moves Tagged With: National Research Institute, Santos

In brief: Oil Search adapts to changing market conditions, and other business stories

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25 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

LNG focus for Oil Search, ANZ warns on debt risk, and Barrick plans to offload Porgera mine. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anitua, ANZ, Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Barrick Gold, Department Trade Commerce and Industry, Digicel, Fiji Airways, Highlands Pacific, Indigenous Business Council of Papua New Guinea, Nautilus Minerals, Oil Search Ltd, PNG LNG, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, St Barbara Ltd, World Bank

In brief: Air Niugini expands services with Melanesian partnership, and other business stories

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18 Feb 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

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.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anglo American, BSP Financial Group, Cott Oil and Gas, Cue Energy Resources, European Union, ExxonMobil PNG, Highlands Pacific, InterOil Corporation, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Nautilus Minerals, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Newcrest Mining, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, Sime Darby, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Steamships, Trukai Industries, Westpac

In brief: Elk-Antelope arbitration decision expected ‘this quarter’, and other business stories

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28 Jan 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Banking and finance, Business services, Fisheries, Hospitality & tourism, In brief, Latest news, Manufacturing, Mining/petroleum, News Tagged With: Bima, BSP Financial Group, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Digicel, ExxonMobil PNG, Fiji Sugar Corporation, InterOil Corporation, Kokonas Indastri Koporesen, Nambawan Seafoods, Niuminco Group, O3b networks, Oil Search Ltd, Pacific Games, Philippine Airlines, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Puma Energy, Santos, Total SA, World Bank

In brief: PNG LNG project plans investment decision on third train in 2017, and other business stories

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21 Jan 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

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.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Credit Suisse Group, ExxonMobil PNG, Horizon Oil, Institute of National Affairs, Kumul Petroleum, Nambawan Super, NASFUND, Oil Search Ltd, Ok Tedi Development Foundation, PanAust, PNG LNG, PNG Petroleum, Santos

In brief: the first stage of Lae’s port upgrade is completed, and other business stories

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14 Jan 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Lae port upgrade reaches milestone, Respol acquires Talisman Energy, and PNG forecast for significant economic growth. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Crater Gold Mining, Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Harmony Gold, Highlands Pacific, Institute of Banking and Business Management, InterOil Corporation, Kumul Petroleum, Lae port, Newcrest Mining, Ok Tedi Development Foundation, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Philippine Airlines, PNG Gas, PNG LNG, Respol, Santos, Talisman Energy, tuna

In brief: Conn says Port Moresby businesses have ‘lost hope’ in security in Papua New Guinea, and other business stories

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10 Dec 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

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.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, Anglo American, Highlands Pacific, Kumul Gamechangers, Kumul Petroleum, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Santos, Sime Darby, United Nations, World Health Organisation

Cott Oil and Gas focuses on Pandora gas field’s potential for floating LNG

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29 Oct 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

Cott Oil and Gas Ltd has undergone a restructure to allow the company to focus on developing what could be Papua New Guinea’s first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project – at the Pandora gas field in the Gulf of Papua. Cott’s Managing Director Andrew Dimsey outlines the company’s plans to Business Advantage PNG.

Filed Under: Industry sectors, Latest news, Mining/petroleum, News Tagged With: Cott Oil and Gas, Heritage Oil, Kina Petroleum, Santos, Talisman Energy

In brief: K2 billion boost for roads and bridges, and other business stories

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27 Aug 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

Japan funding K2 billion for roads and bridges, the National Executive Council prevents PNG Power from defaulting on overdraft and PanAust buys 80% share of Frieda River project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anitua, BSP Financial Group, Glencore, Guangdong Rising Asset Management, Highlands Pacific, Konebada petrochemical park, Mineral Resources Authority, PanAust, PNG Power, Santos, St Barbara Ltd

In brief: Santos and Oil Search increase production following PNG LNG start-up, and other business stories

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23 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Santos and Oil Search increase production following PNG LNG start-up, Crater Gold raising funds for mine development, and regional tuna stock report due out August. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Crater Gold Mining, InterOil Corporation, MiBank, Oil Search Ltd, PNG LNG, Santos, St Barbara Ltd, Steamships, WCB Resources

Economic update: Papua New Guinea’s decade of growth begins

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Papua New Guinea’s banks embrace a digital future

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A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi

The major redevelopment of the airport that serves PNG’s second city, Lae, means the country now has a second airport – Nadzab … [Read More...]

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Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
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With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]
Futurist Chris Riddell announced as keynote speaker for 2024 PNG Investment Conference
We are delighted to announce that futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, will be providing the keynote address on Day 1 of the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (12 & 13 August in Brisbane). Chris is a recognised trend spotter, frequent media commentator, and digital expert with unparalleled insights into emerging […]