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© IRENA 2026 Unless otherwise stated, material in this publication may be freely used, shared, copied, reproduced, printed and/or stored, providedthat appropriate acknowledgement is given of IRENA as the source and copyright holder. Material in this publication that is attributedto third parties may be subject to separate terms of use and restrictions, and appropriate permissions from these third parties mayneed to be secured before any use of such material. ISBN:978-92-9260-738-8 Citation:IRENA (2026),Energy transition assessment: Papua New Guinea, International Renewable EnergyAgency, Abu Dhabi. ABOUT IRENA The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supportscountries in their transition to a sustainable energy future and serves as the principal platform forinternational co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource andfinancial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainableuse of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar andwind energy, in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carboneconomic growth and prosperity. www.irena.org Acknowledgements The report was prepared by IRENA in close collaboration with the Government of Papua New Guinea through theNational Energy Authority. Special thanks are also due to the numerous officials who shared information and material, and provided theirtime, expertise and insights during consultations and a validation workshop conducted for this report. This reportwas developed under the guidance of Gürbüz Gonül (Director, IRENA Country Engagement and Partnerships), andArieta Gonelevu Rakai (ex-IRENA). The document was co-authored by Apisake Soakai (Consultant) and Nadia Mohammed. Valuable input and commentswere provided by representatives from the National Energy Authority, PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy, PNGPower Limited, and the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) as well as IRENA staff: Moesha Bruce(ex-IRENA), Imen Gherboudj, Toyo Kawabata, Gayathri Nair, Peceli Nakavulevu (consultant); Stefano Jiang (ex-IRENA),Zafar Samadov, Sibghat Ullah, Arno van den Bos, and IRENA Technical Reviewer, Paul Komor. Editing and production were managed by Francis Field with the support of Stephanie Clarke. The report was copyeditedby Jon Gorvett and Stefanie Durbin, with graphic design by Nacho Sanz. This report has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kingdom of Denmark and the United ArabEmirates. For further information or to provide feedback: publications@irena.org. This report is available for download:www.irena.org/publications Disclaimer This publication and the material herein are provided “as is”. All reasonable precautions have been taken by IRENA to verify the reliability of the materialin this publication. However, neither IRENA nor any of its officials, agents, data or other third-party content providers provides a warranty of any kind,either expressed or implied, and they accept no responsibility or liability for any consequence of use of the publication or material herein. The information contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of all Members of IRENA. The mention of specific companies or certainprojects or products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by IRENA in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned.The designations employed and the presentation of material herein do not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of IRENA concerning the legalstatus of any region, country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of frontiers or boundaries. Cover photo: Jheijee @ Shutterstock.com ENERGYTRANSITIONASSESSMENTPAPUA NEWGUINEA Foreword from the Minister for Energy,Papua New Guinea As the Minister for Energy of Papua New Guinea, I am honoured to present this energy transitionassessment, a pivotal document that charts our nation's path towards a sustainable, resilient and inclusiveenergy future. In a world grappling with the dual imperatives of energy security and climate action, PapuaNew Guinea stands at a crossroads. Our abundant natural resources – hydropower, geothermal, solar,wind and bioenergy – offer immense potential to transform our energy landscape, yet we face persistentchallenges in access, infrastructure and deployment. This report provides a comprehensive analysis andactionable roadmap to harness these opportunities for the benefit of all Papua New Guineans. Our country’s energy sector is foundational to our economic growth and social development. With only21% of our population currently connected to the grid – predominantly in urban areas – energy povertyremains a stark reality for the majority living in rural and remote communities. Our reliance on importedfossil fuels not only strains our eco