On 8 December 2009, the PNG LNG Project participants decided to proceed with the Project development. This is a historic decision for both Oil Search and Papua New Guinea.
PNG LNG Project co-ventures representatives pose for a picture with PNG Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare after the announcement of the FID.
Santos CEO David Knox, Peter Botten and PNG Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare toasting the PNG LNG Project.
Remarks by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Grand Chief, Sir Michael SomareOn the Occassion of the PNG LNG Project Sanction Inaugaration
I wish to extend a warm welcome to our three special guests, Jack Williams from ExxonMobil; Peter Botten from Oil Search and David Knox from Santos – the major partners in the LNG project. We are here today to sanction the PNG LNG Project because of the strong and unwavering support you have given this project. For this, the Government and people of Papua New Guinea are grateful...
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Speech to mark PNG LNG Project CommitmentPeter Botten, CBEManaging Director, Oil Search Limited
Today is a historic day for the people of Papua New Guinea. It is a day where Government and Landowners join as project partners with the developers to commit to construction of the PNG LNG Project. It is a day when the fortunes of this country will change forever, a day for celebration but also a day for reflection of the responsibilities we all have to deliver this Project and to utilize the wealth generated from it to benefit the people and investors in this massive undertaking...