The Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has committed K30 million towards the construction of the Sisimakam–P’nyang Road.
The company said in a media statement today that the project is a major infrastructure project that will provide road access to the proposed P’nyang LNG Project in Western Province.
The 32-kilometre road project is valued at K150 million and is primarily funded under the Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme through an arrangement between ExxonMobil PNG and the National Government.
The project will be delivered in three phases, beginning with 11 kilometers of early works, followed by a 23-kilometre extension linking the road to the P’nyang gas project site before the entire route is sealed.
The P’nyang LNG Project is expected to become Papua New Guinea’s second major liquefied natural gas development, with an estimated 4.6 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, complementing the existing PNG LNG Project in Hela Province.
Ok Tedi Acting Chief Executive Officer Alan Bong said the company’s investment reflected its commitment to ensuring resource development delivered lasting benefits to communities and the nation.
“What is the value of extracting copper and gold if it does not positively impact the lives of our people?” Mr. Bong said.
“Our focus is on ensuring that our operations contribute meaningfully to national development, empower local communities, and support the country’s future growth under the Take Back PNG agenda.”
Mr. Bong said Ok Tedi remained one of the country’s leading contributors to infrastructure development through the Tax Credit Scheme, funding projects that improved transport, accessibility and economic opportunities in remote areas.
He said the Sisimakam–P’nyang Road formed part of the company’s wider infrastructure programme under the scheme.
Ok Tedi’s total investment in Tax Credit Scheme projects stood at approximately K648.86 million at the end of 2025, supporting infrastructure development and nation-building across Papua New Guinea.