AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil & Gas Momentum: Santos says first gas from its Agogo Production Facility tie-in is on track for 2Q 2028 after PNG LNG joint-venture approval, with a new 19-km pipeline, two wells and incremental capacity of about 135 MMscfd gross. Corporate Governance: Kumul Petroleum will see a board leadership handover on 19 May, with chairman Gerea Aopi retiring at age 72 and Isaac Lupari stepping in. Mining Results: K92 Mining posted record Q1 2026 numbers, driven by strong Kainantu gold performance and the Stage 3 expansion process plant. Marine Protection: PNG is moving to protect a coral-rich “marine highway” for sharks, dolphins, whales and rays via a large no-take marine protected area under the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. Connectivity & Regulation: PNG’s National Court resolution clears the way for Starlink’s LEO internet licence, ending a long regulatory standoff. Regional Links: Central Province signed a Sister Province partnership with the Cook Islands, targeting tourism, trade, education and climate cooperation. Sports & Talent: Wests Tigers locked in Fiji winger Sunia Turuva until end-2030, keeping him away from the PNG Chiefs.
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