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Minister Mandates Cost-Cutting and Revenue Collection at PNG Power

4 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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Richard Maru, the minister responsible for PNG Power, has instructed the company's new board to implement cost-cutting measures, particularly targeting high human resource costs. Maru stated that PNG Power must become profitable and that the board's first task is to collect revenue and begin retiring debt. PNG Power continues to lose 26 per cent in revenue, according to the minister.

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Why it matters

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The directive signals a major operational turnaround for PNG Power, which is facing financial difficulties and revenue leaks. The minister stressed that the company must operate as a business and ensure payments are made to its Independent Power Producers. Deputy board chairman Noel Mobiha also stated the board would strictly review management professionalism and integrity.

Power supply in Lae faces challenges from GNC constraints, El Nino impacts, and political scrutiny of PNG Power.

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Who's involved

  • PNG PowerThe utility company whose operations and finances are under ministerial review.
  • Richard MaruThe minister responsible for PNG Power, who mandated cost-cutting and revenue collection.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • MaruSpeculative

    The company might implement recruitment freezes and mandatory operational changes to reduce high human resource costs.

How it developed

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  1. Japan International Cooperation Agency is financing the Ramu Transmission System Reinforcement Project to improve PNG's electricity supply in Lae.Sub-event
  2. Lae and Highlands report facing electricity supply challenges.1 source
  3. Minister Richard Maru oversees PNG Power, highlighting profitable grids and untapped hydro potential in Lae.1 source

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