AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSME Push for the Super-Cycle: BSP is urging PNG small and medium businesses to build capability now to cash in on the coming wave of resource projects, pointing to LNG, Wafi-Golpu, Frieda River and new energy work in Bougainville and Port Moresby. Fuel Costs Tighten: PNG CORE says fuel prices will rise from May 15 as suppliers move back to ICCC market-based pricing after subsidy reimbursement delays—warning some service stations could face availability hiccups even without an overall shortage. Gas Momentum: Kumul Petroleum is preparing a board leadership handover (Aopi to Lupari on May 19) while also stressing that smaller gas discoveries must be developed alongside big LNG. Energy Investment Watch: Santos has cleared the Agogo tie-in after PNG LNG approval, targeting first gas in Q2 2028. Marine Protection Gains: PNG is moving to protect a Western Manus “no-take” marine area under the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, while PNG and the Philippines sign fisheries cooperation pacts. Mining Update: K92 Mining reports record Q1 results as Kainantu expansion continues.
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