Leading PNG's Energy
Transformation

Introduction

Powering PNG with Reliable Energy Powering

PNG Power Ltd (PPL) is a fully integrated power authority responsible for generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity throughout Papua New Guinea and servicing individual electricity consumers.

Our Vision

Our Vision

To enhance the economic and social development of Papua New Guinea through leading the development and expansion of electricity supply throughout the nation. This will be achieved through aligning, coordinating and utilizing the resources of PNG Power, Government and the Private Sector.

To make a significant contribution to the economic growth of the nation and the improvement of the quality of life of its citizens by the provision of a reliable and affordable electricity service.

Our Mission

PNG Power is dedicated to providing a safe, reliable electricity service and in doing so promoting a profitable, professional and growing company while contributing to the development and wellbeing of our present and future customers.

Our Goals

Achieving Customer Service Excellence by:         

• Providing prompt, courteous and helpful advice        

• Being attentive to needs        

• Having open dialogue       

• Undertaking informative education programs

Achieving Performance Excellence by:       

• Focusing on effective staff training and development        

• Having a motivated and proficient workforce with pride in its achievements        

• Being an organization with high work ethics and responsible attitudes        

• Providing a workplace environment conducive to personal and team fulfillment

Achieving Technical Excellence by:     

• Ensuring employee and customer safety at all times        

• Meeting international quality and reliability standards        

• The innovative but practical use of modern technology        

• The pro-active implementation of preventive maintenance programs

 

Achieving Corporate Integrity by:      

• Promoting honest, professional and ethical conduct by employees        

• Encouraging individual work commitment values        

• Providing internal and external transparency in all procedures

Achieving Leaderships & Team Work by:        

• Fostering considerate and helpful attitudes among employees        

• Fostering open and transparent dialogue amongst employees        

• Encouraging pride in team performance and achievements        

• Providing a cooperative work environment to achieve corporate goals       

• Participating in community activities and services

Achieving Accountability By Being Responsible to:      

• Each other for work quality and outcomes        

• Our customers for the quality of service provided        

• Our stakeholders for transparent business management        

• Our shareholders for successful commercial outcomes

Achieving Success by:      

• Exceeding customer expectations        

• Meeting commercial targets        

• Completing tasks on schedule        

• Achieving corporate growth        

• Having a motivated and fulfilled workforce

 

PNG Power services customers in almost all urban centres throughout the country encompassing industrial, commercial, government and domestic sectors. Where possible, the services extend to rural communities adjacent to these urban centres.

 

PNG Power also performs a regulatory role on behalf of the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC). These responsibilities include approving licenses for electrical contractors, providing certification for models of electrical equipment and appliances to be sold in the country and providing safety advisory services and checks for major installations.

 

PNG Power Limited (Company No1-44680) was corporatised under Section 3 (1) of the Electricity Commission (Privatisation) Act 2002 as the successor company to the Papua New Guinea Electricity Commission (ELCOM). All of ELCOM’s assets, liabilities, rights, titles and personnel were transferred to PPL.

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3.5k

Service Requests Completed

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2.8k+

Outage Resolved Monthly

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30+

Years Serving PNG

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3.5k

Daily Online Payments

Governed with Transparency

Company Ownership and Reporting

PNG Power is a State Owned Entity (SOE). The Kumul Consolidated Holdings Limited (KCHL) is the shareholder who holds shares as trustee of the General Business trust (GBT). The ultimate shareholder is the Government of Papua New Guinea who appoints the Board through the National Executive Council (NEC). The PNG Power Board reports to KCHL. The Minister for Public Enterprise and State Investments is responsible for all State Owned Entities.

PNG Power Ltd Board

The Board consists of 7 Directors. Appointment  of the Board Directors are made pursuant to Section 12 of the Kumul Consolidated Holdings Act 2002 (as amended). The Board has the ultimate responsibility to its Stakeholders for the strategy and performance of the Company in general. The Board is dedicated to fulfilling these duties in a lawful and professional manner, and with the utmost integrity and objectivity. As such, the Board actively pursues best practice governance processes.

PNG Power Ltd Constitution

PNG Power Limited as an incorporated Company (1-44680) under the Companies Act 1997 has a Constitution that governs its internal management and oversees the activities of the company as well as the relationship of the company's directors and shareholder.

Ownership and Reporting
Our Journey

Key milestones in PNG Power's history

1991
Foundation

PNG Electricity Commission established to bring power to the nation

1993
Corporatization

Transformed into PNG Power Limited as a state-owned enterprise

1996
Easipay Launch

Introduced prepaid electricity system for greater customer flexibility

1999
Renewable Energy Expansion

Major Investment in solar and hydro power projects

1991

1993

1996

1999