PNG PM Marape Embarks on 10-Day Mission to US and UK for LNG, Climate Talks
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape left the country today for a 10-day official visit to the United States and the United Kingdom, where he is expected to hold high-level discussions on oil, gas, mining, and global climate priorities.
Before departing from the APEC VIP Terminal in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape told reporters that the trip would focus on advancing critical investment projects and strengthening Papua New Guinea’s voice on climate and biodiversity.
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| PNG PM Marape Embarks on 10-Day Mission to US and UK for LNG, Climate Talks [PNG Government Photo] |
During his visit, the Prime Minister will meet ExxonMobil officials in Houston to push forward the Papua LNG project and discuss timelines for the P’nyang and Wildebeest gas fields. In addition, he will meet Newmont Corporation executives to discuss the Wafi-Golpu Mine Development Contract.
He is also scheduled to participate in a small climate and biodiversity roundtable in the United Kingdom hosted by King Charles III, underscoring PNG’s international role in forest protection and carbon market engagement.
“This trip has two clear objectives,” said Marape. “To accelerate our resource projects and to position Papua New Guinea as a global conservation partner during the clean energy transition.”
Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso has been appointed Acting Prime Minister in Marape’s absence, with the Prime Minister assuring the public that government operations will continue without disruption.
Marape stressed the need to maximise PNG’s oil and gas development within the next two decades before fossil fuels lose market relevance. He also called on the international community to support PNG’s forest conservation efforts financially.
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