Industry collaboration and government help crucial for Western Province gas, says Repsol chief

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Cross-industry collaboration and help from the Papua New Guinea government are required to get the most out of the gas in Western Province, David Lester, Chief Office Representative for Repsol PNG tells Business Advantage PNG.

Woodside launches non-binding bid for Oil Search as Papua New Guinea gas attracts attention

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Australia’s Woodside Petroleum has launched an A$11.65 billion (K22.83 billion) offer for one of Papua New Guinea’s largest companies, Oil Search Ltd. It’s the latest in series of moves that has seen several PNG gas-related assets change hands in the past year.

In brief: Court refuses to hear Ok Tedi claim, and other business stories

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International court refuses to hear claim about government takeover of Ok Tedi mine, five percent aid cut to PNG and trial export of fresh vegetables to Fiji. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.   The International Court for the Settlement of Investment Disputes has declined to hear PNG Sustainable Development Program’s claims against the Government […]

In brief: PNG LNG project reaches ‘financial completion’, and other business stories

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PNG LNG project satisfies financial agreements, PNG Ports profits double, and Indochine Mining raises funds. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Talisman Energy prepares to drill at Papua New Guinea’s Stanley gas project

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Despite a takeover of its Canadian parent by Spanish energy company, Respol, it’s business as usual for Talisman Energy PNG as it develops the Stanley gas field. Vice President and General Manager Grant Christie explains to Business Advantage PNG what 2015 holds.

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

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

Five things we took home from the Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference

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In spite of the recent worldwide slump in commodity prices, numbers were strong at this week’s 13th Papua New Guinea Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney. Business Advantage PNG examines why.

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

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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.

Stanley gas project targets production in 2016

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After a two-year wait for government approval, the Stanley gas project joint venture is about to enter its construction phase. There’s also a second, even bigger, project in the offing, according to Horizon Oil’s senior representative in Papua New Guinea.

Stanley gas project approved in Papua New Guinea

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The national cabinet has approved the US $300 million (K829 m) development of the Stanley gas-condensate field in Western Province.