Welcome to the National Petroleum Authority of Papua New Guinea
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) of Papua New Guinea serves as the primary regulator for the country's petroleum and gas sector. Its core function is to manage and administer petroleum resources, which includes overseeing exploration, development, production, and processing activities. The NPA is responsible for issuing licenses and permits, ensuring compliance with the nation's laws and regulations, and promoting investment in the petroleum industry. Furthermore, it plays a key role in implementing government policies related to the sector, including national content and domestic market obligations, with the overarching goal of maximizing the benefits of these resources for the people of Papua New Guinea.
Regulatory
Licensing
Compliance
Investment Promotion
Minister for Petroleum
Hon. Jimmy Maladina, LLB, LLM, MP
News & Update
Papua New Guinea to Introduce Production Sharing Contract (PSC) Framework
The Government of Papua New Guinea, under the leadership of the Marape/Russo Government, is undertaking a landmark reform of its petroleum sector by transitioning from the long-standing Concession-based system to a modern Production Sharing Contract (PSC) model.
National Petroleum Authority Transition
The establishment of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) as the new, single, independent regulator for PNG's entire petroleum sector. This transition involves the formal replacement of the Department of Petroleum and Energy (DPE), which previously held this role.
This change is a cornerstone of the National major reforms to modernize the nation's resource governance
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