Power usage of communication base stations in Papua New Guinea

How difficult is telecommunications reform in Papua New Guinea?

Telecommunications reform, specifically reform of the market for mobile phone services, has been adopted in five Pacific island economies in recent years. Reform of this market in Papua New Guinea (PNG) was perhaps the most difficult of the five cases, particularly with respect to the political struggle over the nature and pace of the reform.

When was a national telephone system created in PNG?

A plan for a national telephone system in PNG was drawn up in 1964 when a Telecommunication Division of the Department of Posts and Telegraph was established and ‘overseas’ expert advice was sought from Australia. A telephone service was subsequently introduced.

What is the main source of electricity in PNG?

eration.PNG Power’s main source of generation is hydro, which accounts for 70% of the total electricity ge eration. Generation by light fuel oil is 14% and an Independent Power Pro-ducer (IPP) ith 16%. Current annual generation is ove

Where does PNG Power buy power?

emented. Currently PNG Power purchases power from the Hanjung Power Ltd, which supplies 24MW of electricity from its power station at Kanudi to supplement the supply from PNG Power’s stations at Rouna and Moitaka for the National Capital District’s loa

Can regulatory capture lead to reform in PNG?

This study also illustrates the problems that regulatory capture can give rise to in trying to bring about reform. PNG’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC), which was initially given the power to issue licences to mobile phone providers, fought a gallant battle to ensure competition.

What is the power supply capacity of PNG?

um term.PNG Power has an installed generation capacity of ov r 300MW. Of this, hy ro powerstations account for 70% and thermal account for 30% of the total apacity. The transmis-sion voltages are 132kV, 66kV and 33kV, while the distribution voltages are 11kV a d 22 kV. The standard consumption voltages are 415 Volts and 240 Volts