Papua New Guinea · Regulatory
LNG in Papua New Guinea
JurisdictionPapua New Guinea
ProductLNG
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
PNG LNG (ExxonMobil-led) and planned Papua LNG (TotalEnergies-led) operate under specific gas agreements and state-owned Kumul Petroleum participation.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import LNG into Papua New Guinea?
- No. PNG LNG (ExxonMobil-led) and planned Papua LNG (TotalEnergies-led) operate under specific gas agreements and state-owned Kumul Petroleum participation.
- What license is typically required?
- PNG LNG (ExxonMobil-led) and planned Papua LNG (TotalEnergies-led) operate under specific gas agreements and state-owned Kumul Petroleum participation.
- Does OilFlow screen LNG counterparties against Papua New Guinea rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private LNG deal into Papua New Guinea is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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