Andrew Ogil

​PNG Power corrects media reports

“PNG Power is carrying out several projects to improve the reliability and efficiency of electricity supply to its customers and it is important that the correct information is relayed to our valued customers,” says board chairman Andrew Ogil.

Firstly, an article in one of the dailies mentioned yesterday that Boroko and Gerehu substations were saturated so the Kilakila substation would relieve the pressure.

PPL boss calls for change

Ogil made this comment when speaking to the state owned electricity company managers who converged to Port Moresby for the 2016 Conference which ends today.   

He said PNG Power have become synonym with blackouts throughout the country.

“PNG Power is the engine room of the country and you and I must understand that.”  

He added that the K36 million profits for the 2015 financial year will be used to upgrade its aging equipment and also training its staff to move with change.

Mangos voluntarily resigned, says Ogil

“A submission in relation to this board decision has been given to the Minister for Public Enterprises and State Investments, William Duma, to bring to the National Executive Council (NEC) to formalise the Board's decision,” Ogil said in a statement.

“The Board's decision to terminate Mangos' employment contract with PPL was relayed to him. He subsequently agreed and formally tendered his resignation on 11th May, 2016.”

PNG Power terminates Tangit

PPL Chairman Andrew Ogil made the announcement yesterday.

The terminated CEO confirmed to Loop PNG this morning of his contract revocation.

“Yes, I have the termination letter and am studying the letter (before) I seek further advice and assistance as required,” Tangit said.        

The termination follows the suspension of Tangit last month as a result of an investigative report into allegations of gross misconduct during his term in office between 2009 and 2015.

Power struggle at PPL frustrate workers

Employees that Loop PNG spoke to at the PPL headquarters said they were all confused with the PPL board decision.

Tangit had his suspension lifted and was reappointed to the acting CEO position two weeks ago.

A statement from PPL late yesterday announced Tangit’s suspension, citing the alleged mismanagement of the Angoram rural electrification project in East Sepik Province as the reason.   

PPL board suspends Tangit

The suspension follows the release to the Board of PNG Power of an investigative report into serious allegations of gross misconduct during Tangit’s term in office between 2009 and 2015.

The allegations are related to the Angoram Electrification Project and other transactions within PNG Power.

Ogil described the allegations as “serious and the evidence compelling” and follow a “detailed investigatory and forensic report prepared and presented to the PPL Board by an independent and reputable professional service with significant expertise in these matters.”