This energy market report offers an incisive and reliable overview of the energy sector of the country. With a focus on oil, gas, coal and power markets, the report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2008 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights, to help tackle national energy challenges and opportunities.

Institutions & Energy Policy
The energy sector plays a key role in Papua New Guinea (14% of the GDP) and is experiencing a very strong development today. This sector is under the control of the Ministry of Oil and Energy ...

Energy Companies
Energy companies active in the market (production, import, export, distribution, refineries, LNG terminals) in the oil, gas, coal and power sectors.

Energy Supply
Resources: The proven oil reserves reach 12 Mt, they are in large reduction after having reached 49 Mt in 2000. The gas reserves are estimated at 435 Gm3 and are stable since 2000 ...

Consumption
The total energy consumption per capita is about 0.45 toe (2008). The electricity consumption per capita reaches 450 kWh ...

Issues & Prospects
Electricity: Many local electricity projects with a small capacity should improve the electrification rate of rural areas in the next few years. However two large projects should be commissioned before the end of 2009 ...

2008 Key data & Graphs

• Economic indicators: population, growth, etc.
• Supply indicators: reserves, capacity, production, external trade (per energy)
• Demand indicators: consumption per capita, total consumption, final consumption (per energy and per sector), energy security, energy efficiency, CO2 emissions
• Energy Balance : total and per energy