Port Moresby Grid Energy Storage Subsidy

What is the Port Moresby power grid development project?

The Port Moresby Power Grid Development Project is subdivided into six subprojects that entail significant investments into power, transmission, distribution, and generation. The project proposes the construction of new facilities and the rehabilitation of existing facilities serving Port Moresby.

What is the Port Moresby energy project?

The project will upgrade and extend the transmission and distribution grid, improve substation capacity, as well as upgrade and rehabilitate two hydropower plants. It is aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption, increasing access to energy supply and improving network reliability in the Port Moresby power grid.

Where will subprojects take place in Port Moresby?

Subprojects (i) to (iv) will take place in and around the Port Moresby area in the National Capital District (NCD). Subprojects (v) and (vi) are respectively located about 20km and 35km northeast of Port Moresby along the Laloki River valley. ADB Loan L2998/2999: Port Moresby Power Grid Development Project.

Who manages the loan and counterpart funding provided by the government of PNG?

The loan and counterpart funding provided by the Government of PNG (GoPNG) is managed by PPL through its Project Management Unit (PMU). The PPL PMU has technical assistance from an international consultancy firm namely Fichtner GmbH Limited Consultant.