Kikori landowners from Papua New Guinea’s Gulf Province have been urged to present a united front during a development forum in Port Moresby focused on the Papua LNG project.
Local leaders emphasized that collective action is essential to securing equitable benefits for their communities and the wider province.
The call for unity comes as political leaders in Papua New Guinea move to quell concerns over compensation distribution.
Authorities have previously asserted that no landowners will be excluded from payments, aiming to stabilize the social license for the energy development.
Prime Minister James Marape recently directed Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina to address all outstanding issues surrounding the project, signaling a government push to resolve lingering disputes.
The Papua LNG project remains a critical component of the country’s energy export strategy.