Supplier Development

The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), operated by the Institute of Banking and Business Management (IBBM), plays a central role in supporting local businesses. Building on its experience from previous major energy projects in Papua New Guinea, the EDC provides training and capacity-building programs to help Papua New Guinean companies strengthen their capabilities, improve governance and meet the requirements of large-scale industrial projects. This support is essential to enabling local businesses to access opportunities within the Papua LNG supply chain and to compete effectively over the long term.

The Enterprise Centre is a key enabler of local participation, supporting Papua New Guinean businesses and entrepreneurs to meet international standards and strengthen their capabilities.

It provides a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Access to business information,
• The national employment and supplier database,
• Tailored business assessments,
• Gap analyses and improvement plans,
• Targeted capacity-building programs,
• Training, advisory, mentoring, and coaching,
• Access to finance, employment and commercial opportunities.

Supplier Management Portal

The Supplier Management Portal is a key online marketplace tool run by the EDC designed to connect local businesses with project opportunities. Launched in May 2023, it allows companies to register, present their capabilities and access procurement opportunities across the Papua LNG project and other major developments in the country. Companies can register directly on the portal.

Registered companies are assessed against project requirements, and those that meet the criteria can participate in tenders issued by Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors. The platform also supports transparency and contributes to National Content reporting.

Total Number of Registered Companies: 1,500

Papua LNG promotes the participation of local businesses by working closely with contractors, suppliers and public authorities to identify and develop opportunities for Papua New Guinean companies, particularly within the Project Area of Influence. Procurement processes are designed to be accessible and transparent, while partnerships and joint ventures are encouraged to strengthen local involvement.

Through targeted procurement, as well as capacity development and training delivered via the Enterprise Development Centre, the Project supports businesses in building the capabilities needed to compete nationally and sustain their activity beyond the construction phase.

By investing in Papua New Guinean businesses and landowner companies, Papua LNG contributes to the development of resilient, long-term enterprises that play a meaningful role in the local economy.

Community Representative Companies

Papua LNG supports the development of Community Representative Companies (CRCs) to ensure that landowner communities can actively participate in business opportunities linked to the project.

Capacity building for Community Representative Companies is ongoing, with the objective of preparing these entities to contribute effectively during the construction phase and beyond. This includes early involvement in project activities and structured support to strengthen their operational capabilities.

Jerilai Pujari Holdings Limited (JPHL) is a Landowner Company (Lanco) and a key partner in enabling local economic participation. Papua LNG has been working with Lanco JPHL to explore options for working with the landowners of the Petroleum Retention License Block (PRL15) and the landowners of the Pipeline Export Route.

The project has supported JPHL through a Development Support Agreement and governance training delivered by the Institute of Banking and Business Management. In 2024, they strengthened their operations by securing contracts and establishing joint ventures, including Jerilai Pujari Transport Limited (JPTL) and Jerilai Pujari Field Services Limited (JPFSL).

Jerilai Pujari Transport Limited’s purpose is to supply equipment directly to the Project and its contractors on-site, while Jerilai Pujari Field Services Limited was created in partnership with Oilmin Holdings Limited to focus on camp management and catering services at Herd Base.

These joint ventures commenced operations in early 2023. Furthermore, other joint ventures are in the pipeline, including those related to security and recruitment services. The Project remains committed to supporting business opportunities that enhance JPHL’s participation

These partnerships contribute to building sustainable local businesses and increasing landowner participation in project activities.