Ramu 2

An expansion of 194% in scheme’s generation capacity.

However, at present, a state guarantee is yet to be signed. Member for Kainantu, William Hagahuno, brought up this matter.

In response, Prime Minister James Marape said, “It’s a no brainer we support this project, but the project economics and the numbers must take up. We don’t want to have a state guarantee, sovereign guarantee that is burdensome on PNG Power, burdensome on our national government…”

He said once this is finalised the project can go ahead.

Duma responded to Eastern Highlands Governor, Peter Numu, during question time in Parliament on Wednesday, on the status of the Ramu 2 Hydro Project.

Numu said the project could assist his and neighbouring provinces with constant power issues.

Duma said though the project was approved by the NEC, but funded by a Chinese Consortium and thus the arrangements for the project was being looked at.

Governor Numu also asked Duma on the Governments plans for the Yonki Hydro Station