PM Marape announces open public tender for PNG Power’s 18 B and C centres,encourages provincial ownership
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) has approved the sale of 18 PNG Power Limited (PPL) Category B and C centres through an open public tender, while encouraging provincial governments to take ownership stakes in electricity businesses serving their communities. The decision, approved under NEC Decision No. 285/2026 on 4 November 2026, covers Aitape, Daru, Maprik, Vanimo, Wewak, Angoram, Finschhafen, Samarai, Alotau, Kerema, Popondetta, Kavieng, Arawa, Buka, Lorengau, Kimbe, Biallaand Tari. Prime Minister Marape said the decision followed a comprehensive assessment of the financial performance of the centres and the business case for divestment. “According to KordaMentha’s assessment, these smaller centres collectively generate negative earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of approximately K54.1 million,” he said. “Without reform, they will continue to place significant financial pressure on PNG Power and consume resources that could otherwise be directed towards improving electricity services. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post PM Marape announces open public tender for PNG Power’s 18 B and C centres,encourages provincial ownership appeared first on Post Courier .