OROI PEOPLE RECOGNISED AS PAPUA LNG PIPELINE BENEFICIARY

OROI Village in Nara South Ward 8 of Kairuku District of Central Province has been officially recognised as a pipeline beneficiary community under the multi-billion-kina Papua LNG Project.

The recognition, confirmed by project authorities, is based on the village’s close proximity within a five-kilometre buffer zone of the offshore gas pipeline.

This development led to a landowners’ consultation meeting over the weekend on Saturday with Minister for Energy and Member for Kairuku, Peter Namea Isoaimo, along with local leaders.

While meeting with the community, Minister Isoaimo told the villagers to organise themselves to complete the clan vetting process and prepare all required documents for submission to the National Petroleum Authority before April, ahead of the pipeline benefits sharing process.

The Local leaders welcomed the recognition, describing it as a major milestone that opens the door for future economic opportunities and long-term development.

Minister Isoaimo thanked Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina, the Petroleum Authority of Papua New Guinea and project developer TotalEnergies for formally recognising Oroi Village be befit from the upcoming project.

Kairuku LLG President Hon. Terence Rau thanked Minister Isoaimo for his tireless efforts behind the scenes to ensure Oroi Village’s recognition in the Papua LNG pipeline benefits framework.

“This recognition did not come easily. It is the result of strong leadership and commitment,” President Rau said. “I fully support Minister Isoaimo and vow to work closely with him to ensure that these pipeline benefits come into full fruition for our people.”

Oroi village consultant, Marlene Brunskill assured the Minister during the meeting that he would ensure all necessary documentation for the people are diligently processed and progressed.

The meeting in Oroi village marked a significant milestone for the people of Oroi, opening doors for future economic opportunities and long-term development benefits under the Papua LNG Project.

Minister Isoaimo presented K10, 000.00 to Oroi United church and K2000.00 to the Chiefs.