AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGas Deal Moves to Execution: Santos has locked in a final investment decision for the Agogo Production Facility tie-in to PNG LNG, approving a new 19-kilometre pipeline, two new wells and facility upgrades, with first gas targeted for Q2 2028 and incremental capacity of about 135 mscf/d gross (Santos net ~54 mscf/d). Education & Skills Push: Work is set to start on the proposed Sandaun Technical College and Teachers College in Aitape, while Ok Tedi awards 21 undergraduate scholarships across UNITECH, DWU and UPNG to build a stronger PNG workforce. Fisheries Governance: PNG’s National Fisheries Authority and CEPA have signed an MOU to strengthen marine protection, marine protected areas, and fisheries environmental impact assessments. Connectivity & Digital: NICTA says Starlink must open a PNG office within 12 months of its licence, and NICTA’s new CEO flags governance and enforcement gaps as it heads into a digital overhaul. Business & Community: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and partners begin importing community-collected PET from PNG and other Pacific islands for recycling into food-grade rPET. Sports Media: Seven and SCA launch Rugby League World Cup 2026 broadcast packages, with matches in PNG among the schedule.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.