Education
Education is a key driver of long-term development and opportunity. In partnership with local institutions and communities, the Papua LNG project supports initiatives that improve learning environments, expand access to education and strengthen pathways from school to employment across its Area of Influence.
Improving school infrastructure
Upgrading education facilities remains a priority across the project area. In 2024, four new double classrooms were inaugurated at Wabo, Apiope, Evara and Mapaio Primary Schools, alongside a new classroom at Subu 2 Elementary School. Additional infrastructure, including teachers’ housing and water storage tanks, helps create safer and more supportive learning environments.
These improvements benefit hundreds of students. The new facilities at Mapaio Primary School serve 153 students, while the classroom and teachers’ house at Subu 2 Elementary School support 69 students in continuing their education locally.
students have benefited from scholarships to date
Project representatives and local communities marked the inauguration of new school facilities in Apiope and Evara, including a double classroom and water tanks, improving learning conditions for 162 students with added educational materials, solar lighting and teacher facilities.
Supporting students and schools
Papua LNG works with partners to provide practical support to students and strengthen education systems. In 2024, 675 back-to-school kits were distributed across 11 schools in Gulf Province, helping families prepare for the academic year.
participants are enrolled in literacy training across several communities
Scholarship programmes play a central role in expanding access to secondary, technical and higher education. Partnerships with institutions such as the Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Don Bosco Technical School and Caritas Technical Secondary School support students from Gulf and Central Provinces through fully funded training and education pathways. In 2026 alone, 48 students will benefit from technical and vocational training, while four final-year engineering students receive targeted university support. Since 2019, hundreds of students have been supported, strengthening local workforce development and creating opportunities for young people.
Secondary School support students from Gulf and Central Provinces through fully funded training and education pathways. In 2026 alone, 48 students will benefit from technical and vocational training, while four final-year engineering students receive targeted university support. Since 2019, hundreds of students have been supported, strengthening local workforce development and creating opportunities for young people.
Sister Mazzarello Choi, Directress of Caritas Technical Secondary School, marks the renewal of the partnership supporting 15 female students, expanding access to vocational training and empowering young women from Gulf Province.
Father Ambrose Pereira, Rector, and Principal Martin Dai of Don Bosco Technical School mark the renewed partnership supporting 33 students, strengthening technical education and preparing youth for skilled career pathways.
Representatives from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology and Papua LNG mark the signing of a partnership supporting four final-year engineering students from Gulf and Central Provinces, strengthening local talent and advancing engineering excellence in Papua New Guinea.
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Representatives from Port Moresby Technical College and Papua LNG mark the renewal of their partnership supporting 82 scholarship students, strengthening technical training and workforce development for young people from Gulf and surrounding provinces.
Promoting literacy and lifelong learning
The project also supports adult literacy and numeracy programmes developed with the National Volunteer Service. These initiatives provide training for adults and youth who did not complete formal schooling, helping them build essential skills and improve daily life.
Complementary initiatives focus on inclusive education and long-term employability, ensuring that communities benefit from both foundational learning and access to skilled career pathways.
tertiary students in 2026 are studying at institutions including Unitech, Caritas and Don Bosco
Sixty-eight adult learners from villages across Kikori District celebrate completing an advanced literacy programme, gaining essential reading, writing and numeracy skills and bringing the total number of certified learners in the region to 140.
students supported through TVET programmes in 2026 (15 women, 33 men)
final-year engineering students supported annually through university partnerships
students supported across TVET institutions since 2019
million invested in technical and vocational education since 2019