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What is Port Moresby power station?

The Port Moresby Power Station will provide reliable power to Port Moresby and is the lowest cost dedicated grid connected thermal generation in the country. Replacing heavy fuel oil and diesel, the gas-fired power plant also brings a material reduction in the environmental impact from power generation in PNG.

Is png negotiating a power purchase agreement for Port Moresby?

According to Andrew Ogil, chairman of PNG Power, the state is currently negotiating a power purchasing agreement to supply Port Moresby starting in 2020. It is being financed by the Hunan Provincial Government and the Export-Import Bank of China, along with AG Investment Group.

Where does the Port Moresby system come from?

The Port Moresby system’s generation comes from four hydropower stations; the 62.2-MW Rouna system, located along the Laloki River; the controlled water storage in the Sirinumu Reservoir; the 30-MW diesel and gas turbine thermal power station at Moitaka; and the generator located at the Sirinumu Dam.

What is png hydro development Limited doing in Port Moresby?

The company PNG Hydro Development Limited has invested K650 million in the project which is one of Central Province’s biggest assets that will supply electricity not only to Port Moresby but the whole Southern region in the near future.

How many turbines does Port Moresby powerhouse have?

The powerhouse has four turbines with a total installed capacity of 50 MW. Once fully operative, the plant will provide electricity to about 40 per cent of homes and help PNG's Nation's Capital, Port Moresby, to meet its growing energy demands.

Are oil-based power stations the future of PNG?

Oil-based power stations also serve isolated communities in the region, according to APEC. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), PNG’s hydropower resources could have the potential for up to 10,000 MW of generation capacity, although at present that number is closer to 215 MW.