geothermal potential

Potential for more resources in Madang high

This was revealed to the Madang Provincial Government Executive Council by the Mineral resources Authority (MRA) during a presentation early this month on Karkar Island.

The MRA’s Geological Survey Division presented its compilation of a geological resources potential report revealing high mineral deposits, oil and gas reserves, and the potential for geothermal energy.

Tonga PM: Geothermal potential in PNG huge

Tonga’s Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva has noted in his recent brief that PNG plans to build or upgrade 800MW of hydro-electricity and more than 500MW of geothermal generating capacity within the next 10-15 years to provide a reliable and affordable electricity supply.

He said his Government has suggested that both Papua New Guinea and Tonga can establish an understanding in working towards building and encouraging the use of geothermal source of energy in the Pacific.