In a statement, PNG Power advised its customers and the general public in Lae and surrounding areas outside of the city that the issue started midday yesterday.
“The fault has been identified to be between Munum IPP Power Station and Taraka Substation and Power Station,” said PPL.
“The fault is affecting the supply of electricity into Lae city from the Munum Power Station and the Ramu Grid.
“Line patrol conducted on Saturday afternoon until the fall of dark has been called off and will continue again at first sunlight.