PNG Power Limited (PPL) is an
electric company responsible for the
generation
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,
transmission
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Medicine, science and technology
* Power transmission
** Electric power transmission
** Propulsion transmission, technology allowing controlled application of power
*** Automatic transmission
*** Manual transmission
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,
distribution Distribution may refer to:
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and retailing of
electricity
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throughout
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i ...
.
PPL services customers in almost all urban centres throughout the country encompassing industrial, commercial, government and domestic sectors. Where possible, the services extend to rural communities adjacent to these urban centres.
PPL is also presently undertaking a regulatory role on behalf of the
Independence Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC). These responsibilities include approving licenses for
electrical contractors, providing certification for models of electrical equipment and appliances to be sold in
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i ...
and providing safety advisory services and checks for major installations.
PNG Power Limited (Company No 1-44680), was incorporated under Section 3 (1) of the
Electricity Commission (Privatization) Act 2002 as the successor company to the
Papua New Guinea Electricity Commission (ELCOM). All of ELCOM's assets, liabilities, rights, titles and personnel were transferred to PPL.
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Electric power companies of Papua New Guinea