PNG LNG

Overview

PNG LNG is a regional submarine cable system that connects landing points within Papua New Guinea. The total length of the cable is 200 km, and it was ready for service in 2014.

Route and Landings

Kikori, Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Telikom Papua New Guinea.

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for the PNG LNG cable was 2014. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

This submarine cable connects two major cities within Papua New Guinea, supporting telecommunications and internet access in the region. It contributes to a network that ensures redundancy and reliability for internet traffic in the area. Telikom Papua New Guinea, the sole owner of the cable, is a subsidiary of Telefónica, one of Latin America's largest telecommunications companies.

In Papua New Guinea, Telikom Papua New Guinea serves as the primary provider of fixed-line telephone services, mobile communications, internet access, and other related services to both residential and business customers.

The PNG LNG cable helps strengthen the nation's infrastructure by connecting major urban centers such as Kikori and Port Moresby, thereby enhancing digital access across the region. This is particularly important given Papua New Guinea's position as a hub for regional telecommunications, where reliable connectivity supports both domestic and international traffic.

The cable is part of a broader network that includes other submarine cables connecting various parts of the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the overall resilience and efficiency of the telecommunications landscape in this area.