PNG Energy Sector Development Project

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The objectives of the Energy Sector Development Project for Papua New Guinea consist of: (1) strengthening policy development and strategic framework for renewable energy and rural electrification; and (2) attracting investors for sustainable development of new hydropower generation to supply the Port Moresby electricity grid. There are two components of the project, the first component being: institutional and policy development for renewable energy and rural electrification. It include three sub-components: (i) energy policy development; (ii) institutional and strategy development; and (iii) capacity building. The second component is technical assistance for preparation and planning for Port Moresby hydropower supply. It include two sub-components: (a) preparation of the Naoro Brown hydropower project for Port Moresby; and (b) improved planning related to hydropower supply for Port Moresby.