Located in the heart of South-east Asia, Thailand combines an ancient Buddhist culture with an emerging industrial economy. It is the only South-east Asian country never to have been colonised, and the monarchy dates back to the 14th century.
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Articles & Analysis | Under review: A new regulatory framework will clarify legislation from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2012
Recognising that mineral extraction has long remained the mainstay of Papua New Guinea’s export-driven economy, the country’s regulatory framework for the mining sector reflects the importance of creating a relatively friendly business environment for investors in the industry. The primary laws governing the sector are the Mining and Safety Acts of...
Articles & Analysis | The long haul: Exploration activity speeds up as new developers move in from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2012
There are a number of large new projects that are planned for Papua New Guinea in the coming decade, and another wave is waiting in the wings. These exploration projects encompass mining operations across a spectrum of size as well as technical capability and operations. They range from small, locally grown prospectors to junior developers to bulk-...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Greg Anderson, Executive Director, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2012
Articles & Analysis | What lies beneath: New exploration and production to bring the sector back to the fore from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2012
After a period of decline, Papua New Guinea’s hydrocarbons industry is preparing for a dramatic comeback, with billions of dollars of investment flowing into exploration and production. The first of several planned large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export projects is set to come on-line in 2014.
Articles & Analysis | Into the deep: An increasing number of operations are starting to move offshore from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2012
With global demand for petroleum rising, oil companies have been forced to think of more creative ways to tap into new sources of oil to compensate for the rapacious energy needs. A radical concept at the time, one of the more effective solutions was to tap into the two-thirds of the planet covered by water by creating the now ubiquitous offshore...