Landowners associated with the Papua LNG Project have called for greater transparency during a development forum currently underway in Port Moresby.
Representatives from project-impacted areas voiced concerns regarding their treatment and the handling of compensation matters while attending the sessions at Apec House.
The demands for openness come as political leaders in Papua New Guinea have moved to quell broader concerns over compensation for communities affected by the project.
Authorities have previously asserted that no landowners will be excluded from payments, aiming to stabilize relations ahead of critical development milestones.
This latest friction underscores the ongoing governance challenges surrounding the Papua LNG initiative.
Prime Minister James Marape has directed Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina to address all outstanding issues, signaling a high-level government effort to resolve disputes that could otherwise delay the project's progress.