ExxonMobil PNG and PNG Power to conduct a study to provide Electricity in Hela Province
EXXONMOBIL PNG AND PNG POWER TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY IN HELA PROVINCE
• Partnership with the goal of generating and distributing power in Hela Province
• MOU signed to commence study
• Potential 5MW power to be delivered from Hides Gas Conditioning Plant
A new public-private partnership with the goal of generating and distributing power in the Hela Province has been formed. ExxonMobil PNG, operator of PNG LNG Project and PNG Power will undertake a joint feasibility study in 2019 to assess the viability to provide power to the province.
The two entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to commence a study of the cost and technical specifications required to safely transmit electricity generated at Hides Gas Conditioning Plant (HGCP) to the local community through PNG Power.
ExxonMobil PNG, as operator of PNG LNG will look at delivering up to 5 MW of power from the HGCP to a grid owned and managed by PNG Power in the Hela Province.
ExxonMobil PNG Managing Director Andrew Barry said PNG LNG was committed to driving economic growth and producing significant, lasting benefits.
“The power generation project has the potential to positively impact the people of Hela Province and continue to improve their standard of living through rural electrification. It complements the initiatives by Hela provincial leaders and others who are investing in electricity transmission and generation across the country.” “This partnership with ExxonMobil PNG signals the future is here. PNG Power has ambitious goals to switch from high cost, dirty fuels to lower cost, cleaner energy sources.
We are delighted to join with ExxonMobil to undertake the feasibility study to assess the viability of utilizing local gas to power Hela Province,” said PNG Power Managing Director Carolyn Blacklock.
This study is yet another example of the value that PNG LNG is delivering to the people of Papua New Guinea, and follows a recent announcement of a separate major initiative aimed at enhancing livelihoods through agricultural development in Hela Province.
About PNG LNG
The PNG LNG Project, operated by ExxonMobil PNG is an integrated development that includes gas production and processing facilities, onshore and offshore pipelines and liquefaction facilities. Participating interests are affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corporation (including ExxonMobil PNG Limited as operator), Oil Search Limited, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, Santos Limited, JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration and Mineral Resources Development Company. Visit pnglng.com.
About PNG Power Limited
PNG Power Limited is a fully integrated power utility responsible for generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity throughout Papua New Guinea and servicing individual electricity consumers. PNG Power services customers in almost all urban centres throughout the country encompassing industrial, commercial, government and domestic sectors. Where possible, the services extend to rural communities adjacent to these urban centres.
