Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has committed K30 million toward the construction of the Sisimakam–P’nyang Road, a critical infrastructure project establishing a vital connection to the P’nyang Project, regarded as the next major gas development in Papua New Guinea.
The 32-kilometre Sisimakam–P’nyang Road costs K150 million and is primarily funded under the Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme arrangement between ExxonMobil PNG and the PNG Government. It will be delivered in three phases:
• Phase 1: 11 km of early works
• Phase 2: 23 km extension forming the missing link to the P’nyang Gas Project site
• Phase 3: Sealing of the full stretch from Sisimakam to the P’nyang Project site
The P’nyang LNG Project is one of Papua New Guinea’s most significant future energy developments, with approximately 4.6 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of proven gas reserves. It is expected to become the country’s second major LNG development, complementing the existing PNG LNG Project in Hela Province.
Ok Tedi’s contribution to the Sisimakam–P’nyang Road project underscores the company’s commitment to balancing resource extraction with responsible development and delivering tangible benefits to local communities.
“What is the value of extracting copper and gold if it does not positively impact the lives of our people?” said Ok Tedi Mining Limited Acting CEO Alan Bong.
“Our focus is on ensuring that our operations contribute meaningfully to national development, empower local communities, and support the country’s future growth under the Take Back PNG agenda.”
Ok Tedi continues to play a leading role in infrastructure development under Papua New Guinea’s Tax Credit Scheme, through which it has funded and delivered critical projects that improve connectivity, accessibility, and livelihoods in remote communities. The Sisimakam–P’nyang Road forms part of Ok Tedi’s broader portfolio of tax credit–supported infrastructure initiatives. The Company’s total combined investment across all TCS projects currently stands at approximately K648.86 million as at the end of 2025. These projects collectively demonstrate Ok Tedi’s ongoing commitment to nation-building through strategic and impactful infrastructure delivery.