PNG Electrification Partnership (PEP)

The partnership focuses on supporting PNG Power Ltd (PPL) in its mission to ensure consistent and reliable power supply throughout the country.

As part of the PEP initiative, considerable efforts have been made in recent times to revitalize the power generation capabilities of the PPL Ramu Hydropower Station. Over 15MW of power has already been reinstated through refurbishments, contributing to the overall improvement of power supply in the region.

The K50 million project extends the Ramu grid into the Tsak Valley in the Wapenamanda District in Enga. The project is jointly funded by New Zealand and Australia under the five-nation PNG Electrification Partnership (PEP) and implemented by PNG Power Limited (PPL).

The project is expected to connect up to 5500 rural households, schools, health centres, government offices and businesses within 500 metres of the distribution lines along accessible roadways.