PNG Power Limited (PPL) has attributed this to a transmission line fault.
“This permanent fault has caused us to carry out emergency load shedding in Lae,” said PPL.
As a result, there will be additional emergency load shedding in Lae and surrounding areas due to generation shortfall. This will be during peak hours today and onwards.
“The transmission line fault is between Singsing and Erap substations,” said PPL.
“It occurred on Saturday, 10th February, which resulted in Lae and surrounding areas being isolated from the Ramu Grid.
