Petroleum Projects in Papua New Guinea

Andrew Deszcz Andrew Deszcz BCom, LLB (Hons) (Monash University) is a Senior Associate at Mallesons Stephen Jaques in Melbourne, Australia. He can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected].

Rick Ladbury Rick Ladbury LLB (Hons) (University of Melbourne) is a Partner at Mallesons Stephen Jaques in Melbourne, Australia. He can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected]. Mallesons Stephen Jaques advises Australian and international clients operating in PNG through an association with a local firm, Posman Kua Aisi Lawyers (PKA). PKA provides both PNG local law advice and on-ground assistance as required.

Abstract

The proposed PNG-Australia gas pipeline project has put PNG oil and gas back in the spotlight. This article discusses various PNG legal issues that the authors believe will be of interest to developers and financiers in planning and negotiating oil and gas projects and the financing of those projects. The article discusses the impact of the Oil and Gas Act 1998 (PNG) and customary law on the rights of the state and traditional landowners and the consequences for developers and financiers. The article then considers PNG law issues of broader application that might impact on the project (particularly if it is project financed) and discusses some of the ways in which those issues can be resolved.

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