Papua New Guinea Power Distribution Box Upgrade Project
The project will support the strengthening and expansion of the transmission and distribution system within the main power grids of PNG Power Limited (PPL) by (i) expanding and upgrading transmission lines and substations in Gazelle, Ramu, and Port Moresby; (ii). The Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) (the government) has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide support through technical assistance (TA 9428- PNG) to prepare a standalone project to finance investments through Power Sector Development Project (PSDP) in PNG. PORT MORESBY, November 29, 2024 –The World Bank has approved the National Energy Access Transformation (NEAT) Project, a $204 million initiative that will improve the lives of over 400,000 Papua New Guineans by providing reliable electricity. The proposed investment program is in line with ADB's Country Partnership Strategy (2016-2020) which prioritize energy as key area of support in.
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