Developing Papua New Guinea’s Position as a Global Energy Supplier

Summit Day Two

Wednesday 13th September 2023 

08:00am Networking Breakfast

09:00am Ministerial Keynote Address

Hon. Simon Kilepa, Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change

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09:15am Ministerial Keynote Address

Hon. William Duma, Minister for Public Enterprise & State Investments

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09:30am Keynote Speech

David Towe, Chief Commissioner of Customs Papua New Guinea

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09:45am Session 5 - Technology & Innovation: The Role of Digitalisation to Unlock the Energy Transition

  •  Showcasing the potential for advanced technologies including AI and IoT
  • How can advanced digital technologies help energy to achieve emissions reductions targets?
  • What opportunities does PNG’s energy sectors have to embrace powerful digital solutions, and how?
  • Examining the role for technology in delivering:
    • More effective CCS/CCUS projects
    • New liquefaction designs
    • More efficient regasification processes
  • What lessons can be learned from international counterparties with regards to infrastructure developments?
    • What drives investment into PNG and how can this be further encouraged

Mike Maguire, Chief Executive Officer, High Arctic Energy Services

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Aziz Chahine, Managing Director, A2Z - Architectural Engineering Consultancies

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Hiroki Suzuki, Senior Manager, BD & Marketing, JGC Corporation

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Jaeeun Kim, Senior Manager, Plant Business Development Team, Hyundai E&C

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11:00am Networking Coffee Break

11:45am Keynote Address

Hon. Thomas Malcolm Opa, Vice Minister Petroleum & Energy

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12:00pm Session 6 - PNG Power Sector: Harnessing Investment Opportunities

  • What incentives are being made available for foreign investors looking to enter the power market?
  • The role of the NEA in the development of PNG’s power market
  • How can PNG ensure greater electrification across the country?
  • What strategy is being developed for gas distribution in PNG?

Chair: Markus Scheuermaier, Resident Representative- PNG, IFC

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Obed Batia, CEO, PNG Power

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Michael Uiari, Chief Executive Officer, NiuPower Limited

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Sam Koim OBE, Commissioner General for Internal Revenue Commission

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13:00pm Networking Lunch

14:15pm Session 7 - Local Content and Future Leaders

  • What is the government and industry doing to help forge professional pathways and opportunities for young PNG nationals?
  • How can the government deliver on best-practice Local Content plans that provide maximum opportunities for local businesses and citizens?
  • Understanding the vital role of IOCs in delivering a Local Content “Blueprint for Success” that maximises talent, delivers jobs, training and prospects, and harnesses local expertise

Luke Liria, EGM Corporate Affairs, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd

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Peter Koim, Director, PNG Gas Projects Coordination Office

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Marie-Alix Dognon, TotalEnergies PNG Ltd

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Steve Lambert, Chief Operations Officer, High Arctic Energy Services

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15:15pm Networking Coffee Break

15:45pm Keynote Speech

Elizabeth Genia, Governor, Bank of Papua New Guinea

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15:55pm Session 8 - Financing Panel: Where Will Investment Opportunities Exist in PNG’s Energy Industry

  • What incentives are being made available to attract greater overseas investment?
  • What will make PNG attractive to investors and help de-risk ventures?
  • How can policymakers and international financiers best work together to create the best possible investor climate in PNG?
  • Which industries other than energy does PNG most need to focus on securing investment into?

Chair: Markus Scheuermaier, Resident Representative- PNG, IFC

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Eddie Megao, Executive Manager, Projects, NEA

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Julinette Bayking, Senior PPP/Project Finance Advisor, USAID-Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership

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Rajeev Sharma, CEO, Nasfund

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17:00pm Session 9 - Closing Keynote Panel Discussion

  • Evaluating and successfully integrating the priorities of the new regime for the energy industry
  •  How can further upstream investment be stimulated in the current lower energy price climate and amidst global competition?
  • Lessons learned from bilateral agreements between state and energy companies
  • What are the key government priorities for the energy sector over the next 5 years?
  • Why should international investors continue to invest in PNG and where do further opportunities lie?

 Hon. Kerenga Kua, Minister for Petroleum & Energy, Papua New Guinea

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 Wapu Sonk, Managing Director, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd

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17:30pm End Of Day Two And Conference