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The Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami in the Kingdom of Tonga on 15 January 2022 is yet another serious reminder of the increasingly urgent need to look at energy security and resilience as part of the same challenge.  Our ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions will be fundamental for the region if it is to withstand and recover rapidly from future disruptions. 

Papua New Guinea is known as the land of the unexpected and while there are often surprises, its natural beauty and richness in natural resources are well known to everyone. Despite the natural resources, PNG is facing the challenge of providing access to electricity to its rural population.

PNG has about 200 MW of installed hydropower capacity and there is a huge hydro power potential, currently estimated at 15,000 MW, which if developed, could significantly boost PNG’s energy production potential.