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Gasoline grades for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles and other petrol-powered equipment.
A subsidiary of Hela Investment Limited
Owned by the Hela Provincial Government
Why we exist
Reliable Fuel Is National Infrastructure
Papua New Guinea has experienced repeated disruption to fuel supply in recent years. Shortages of aviation fuel, diesel and petrol have affected airlines, transport operators, businesses moving goods, and communities that depend on diesel for electricity.
Arafura Energies Limited was founded specifically to help address the reliable supply of refined petroleum products to the PNG market, and to play a part in ensuring a consistent and secure flow of fuel for the local population and industry.
Read Our Full StoryWhat we do
An Integrated Energy Company
Arafura began as a fuel importer and wholesaler. Today the business spans three connected areas, all aimed at strengthening national energy security.
Fuel Supply & Wholesale
Importing refined petroleum products and wholesaling them to distributors and industrial customers across Papua New Guinea.
Power Generation
Developing electricity generation capacity, beginning with the 5MW Hides gas power plant in Hela Province.
Gas Commercialisation
Converting Hela Province gas resources into usable energy through the Hides Gas-to-Energy Project and related infrastructure.
How we secure supply
From International Refineries to Every PNG Sector
A deliberately simple supply chain, engineered for reliability. We source to international standards, import at scale, and wholesale to the distributors that keep the country running.
STEP 01
Source
Long-term contracts with international refineries secure product that meets global quality and environmental standards.
STEP 02
Import
Product is imported into Papua New Guinea through reliable logistics and continued infrastructure investment.
STEP 03
Wholesale
We wholesale a diverse range of refined products to domestic distributors and industrial customers nationwide.
STEP 04
Power PNG
Fuel reaches transport, mining, aviation, marine, industry and power generation, keeping the nation moving.
Governance
Backed by Government. Built for Accountability.
Arafura is wholly owned by Hela Investment Limited, an entity of the Hela Provincial Government. That structure gives partners and customers confidence that supply and investment decisions are made with the national interest, transparency and long-term stability in mind.
- Public ownership through the Hela Provincial Government.
- Clear oversight from an established parent entity.
- National-interest mandate guiding strategic supply.
Oversight by the Hela Provincial Government
A foundation of accountability
Our products
What We Supply
We import and wholesale eight refined petroleum product lines, supporting every major sector of the PNG economy.
Diesel
Low-sulphur and ultra-low-sulphur diesel for transport, mining, construction, industry, marine operations and power generation.
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
Aviation turbine fuel supporting domestic and international operations across Papua New Guinea's air transport sector.
Kerosene
Supplied for residential, commercial and industrial use, including cooking, lighting and heating for rural and remote communities.
Our projects
Building Energy Infrastructure for Hela and PNG
Beyond fuel supply, Arafura is developing power generation and gas commercialisation projects drawing on Hela Province’s natural gas resources.
5MW Hides Gas Power Plant
In development
A 5 megawatt gas-fired power plant at Hides, converting Hela Province gas resources into reliable electricity generation. The project anchors Arafura's move from fuel wholesaling into power generation.
Hides Gas-to-Energy Project
In development
A broader gas commercialisation programme drawing on Hela Province's significant natural gas resources, converting them into usable energy for domestic industry and communities.
Hela Province Power Transition Initiative
In development
A provincial programme to improve access to reliable electricity across Hela, supporting the transition to more consistent and affordable power for households and businesses.
Why Arafura
A Partner You Can Rely On
Government-Backed
Wholly owned by Hela Investment Limited, an entity of the Hela Provincial Government.
Trusted by Industry
Wholesales to customers in PNG including Puma Energy (PNG) Limited.
International Standards
Product sourced to meet global quality and environmental standards.
Experienced Leadership
Led by executives with senior backgrounds in PNG's petroleum and energy sector.
Let's talk supply
Ready to Secure a Reliable Fuel Partner?
Distributors and industrial buyers across Papua New Guinea rely on consistent supply. Tell us what you need and we will respond within one business day.
Energy security
Why Arafura Was Formed
Papua New Guinea’s fuel supply has been constrained less by product availability than by access to foreign exchange — and by how few importers the country relied on.
The challenge
US$50m
The monthly foreign exchange indicated as necessary to import enough
fuel for national demand — against roughly US$15–20m being released.
Jan 2023
Domestic flights suspended nationwide when jet fuel could not be
purchased on the international market.
30 days
A state of emergency declared over fuel distribution, after which the
dominant supplier declared force majeure on its supply contracts.
Concentration magnified the risk: with national supply resting on very few
importers, one company’s constraints became a national problem.
Our response
A Further, Government-Backed Importer for the Domestic Market
Arafura Energies was formed to widen the base of companies capable of bringing refined product into Papua New Guinea, and to build supply that does not depend on any single source.
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Diversified sourcing — long-term contracts with multiple international refineries rather than a single supply line.
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Government backing — oversight and balance-sheet support through Hela Investment Limited.
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Demonstrated capability — Arafura has already landed fuel into the country during a period of national disruption.
Figures reflect contemporaneous reporting on Papua New Guinea’s 2023–2024 fuel supply disruption.
Established 13 November 2023
Domiciled in Papua New Guinea
Our story
Founded to Secure PNG's Fuel Supply
Arafura Energies Limited was incorporated on 13 November 2023 and is domiciled in Papua New Guinea. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hela Investment Limited, an entity of the Hela Provincial Government, it holds a distinctive position within the nation's energy industry.
The company was founded with a specific aim: to address concerns over the reliable supply of refined petroleum products to the Papua New Guinea market. Its role is to help ensure a consistent, secure flow of fuel for the population and the industries that depend on it.
It is strategically positioned to import refined petroleum products and wholesale them to customers in Papua New Guinea, including Puma Energy (PNG) Limited.
Track record
What We Have Delivered So Far
Arafura Energies is a young company, but it has already moved from formation to operating in the market.
2023
Incorporated in Papua New Guinea
100%
Owned by Hela Investment Limited
8
Refined product lines wholesaled
3
Energy projects in development
13 Nov 2023
Company Incorporated
Arafura Energies Limited is incorporated and domiciled in Papua New Guinea as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hela Investment Limited, the investment arm of the Hela Provincial Government.
2024
Fuel Imported into Papua New Guinea
After the country's dominant supplier declared force majeure on its contracts, importers were left to bring in their own product. Arafura Energies was one of the parties that landed a fuel shipment into Papua New Guinea during that period, alongside Air Niugini and the state-owned Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited.
Reported by The National, May 20242024
Governance Strengthened
Arafura welcomed its new Chairman Ex-Officio and the newly appointed Hela Provincial Administrator, reinforcing the oversight structure connecting the company to its provincial government owner.
Current
Expanding into Power and Gas
The company is progressing its transition into an integrated energy business, with the 5MW Hides Gas Power Plant, the Hides Gas-to-Energy Project and the Hela Province Power Transition Initiative all in development.
Company overview
Where the Company Stands Today
Incorporated in November 2023, Arafura has moved quickly from formation into the market, and is now building the capability to operate across fuel, power and gas.
Market Presence
Backed by the Hela Provincial Government through Hela Investment Limited, the company is positioned to participate in PNG’s growing fuel, gas and power markets.
Integrated Strategy
Through an integrated energy strategy, Arafura aims to become a significant contributor to national energy security and economic development.
Future Outlook
By leveraging Hela Province’s natural gas resources and strong government support, Arafura aims to become one of PNG’s leading indigenous energy companies.
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Our values
What We Stand For
Six commitments that guide how we source, supply and invest — and how we work with the communities around our operations.
Energy Security
Strengthening Papua New Guinea's energy resilience through reliable fuel supply chains, power generation and strategic energy investment.
Integrity
Conducting business with honesty, transparency, accountability and the highest ethical standards.
Safety
Placing the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, contractors, communities and the environment at the forefront of everything we do.
Collaboration
Building strong partnerships with government, communities, customers, investors and industry stakeholders, and acting with respect for local custodians and their cultures.
Innovation
Embracing emerging technology to improve operational efficiency, energy accessibility and long-term sustainability.
Sustainability
Responsible resource development and environmental stewardship, creating lasting economic and social benefit for future generations.
Leadership
The People Behind the Company
Arafura is led by a board that connects the company directly to the Hela Provincial Government and its investment arm, and by a management team with senior operating experience in Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and energy sector.
Marago Dagoba
Chairman
Gideon Karali
Chief Executive Officer
Gadisa Igah
Director & CEO, Hela Investment Limited
The chief executive previously held senior leadership roles at Puma Energy PNG, and is leading the company’s transition into an integrated energy business spanning fuel supply, power generation and gas commercialisation.
Partnerships
Strategic Alliances, Secure Supply
Arafura's long-term goal is to secure extensive and mutually beneficial supply contracts with multiple international petroleum refineries, ensuring a diversified and stable fuel supply for the domestic market.
The company also seeks partnerships with local and regional stakeholders to strengthen short-term supply stability, and with investors, financiers and technology providers to advance its power and gas projects.
- International refineries for long-term, diversified product supply.
- Local and regional stakeholders supporting near-term supply security.
- Investors and technology providers for power generation and infrastructure.
Diversified, stable, secure
Supply built for the national interest
Work with us
Partner with a Company Built for the National Interest
We work with distributors, industrial customers, government stakeholders and investors.
What we offer
Safeguarding Supply for National Security
Arafura Energies provides a portfolio of energy products to support Papua New Guinea's transportation, industrial, commercial, aviation, mining, petroleum and power generation sectors.
Through strategic supply arrangements and infrastructure investment, the company is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality and cost-effective energy across the country.
Arafura wholesales to customers in Papua New Guinea, including Puma Energy (PNG) Limited.
Imported and wholesaled nationwide
To international quality standards
Product range
Eight Refined Petroleum Product Lines
Filter by the sector you operate in to see what we supply.
Gasoline (Petrol)
Gasoline grades for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles and other petrol-powered equipment.
Diesel
Low-sulphur and ultra-low-sulphur diesel for transport, mining, construction, industry, marine operations and power generation.
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
Aviation turbine fuel supporting domestic and international operations across Papua New Guinea's air transport sector.
Kerosene
Supplied for residential, commercial and industrial use, including cooking, lighting and heating for rural and remote communities.
Lubricants
Lubricating oils and greases for automotive, industrial, marine and heavy-equipment applications.
Fuel Oil
Various grades of fuel oil for industrial heating, manufacturing, marine operations and power generation.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
LPG for residential, commercial, hospitality and industrial customers as a cleaner, efficient option for cooking and heating.
Speciality Products
Speciality petroleum products and industrial chemicals, including solvents, tailored to specific industrial applications.
Sectors we serve
Fuel for the Industries That Build the Nation
Quality & standards
Product You Can Specify with Confidence
Every product line is sourced against recognised international specifications for its grade.
International Specifications
Product is sourced to meet international quality and environmental standards applicable to each grade.
Low and Ultra-Low Sulphur
Diesel is available in low-sulphur and ultra-low-sulphur grades for transport, mining, marine and power generation use.
Aviation Grade
Jet A-1 aviation turbine fuel supporting domestic and international operations.
How to order
Three Steps to Supply
A straightforward process from first enquiry to confirmed supply.
1
Send Your Requirements
Tell us the product and grade, estimated volume and frequency, and your delivery location.
2
We Confirm Availability
Our team reviews your requirement against current supply arrangements and comes back with availability and commercial terms.
3
Supply Begins
Once terms are agreed, we schedule delivery and maintain ongoing supply against your requirement.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Arafura Energies supply?
We wholesale refined petroleum products to domestic distributors and industrial customers across Papua New Guinea, including Puma Energy (PNG) Limited. We supply the transport, aviation, mining, marine, industrial, commercial, power generation and residential sectors.
Where is product sourced from?
Product is sourced through supply arrangements with international petroleum refineries. Our long-term goal is to hold contracts with multiple refineries so supply is diversified rather than dependent on any single source.
What quality standards apply?
Product is sourced to meet international quality and environmental standards for each product grade, including low-sulphur and ultra-low-sulphur specifications for diesel and Jet A-1 specification for aviation turbine fuel.
How do I start a supply enquiry?
Send your product requirements, estimated volumes and delivery location through the enquiry form or contact our Port Moresby office directly. We respond within one business day.
What information should I include?
Product type and grade, estimated volume and frequency, delivery location, and your intended start date. The more detail you provide, the faster we can confirm availability and terms.
Do you supply outside Port Moresby?
Our corporate office is in Port Moresby and we wholesale nationally. Delivery arrangements depend on product, volume and location — please raise these in your enquiry so we can confirm what is possible.
Request supply
Tell Us What You Need and the Volumes
Send your product requirements and we will come back with availability and terms.
Current projects
Three Projects in Development
Each project converts Hela Province resources into reliable energy for industry and communities. All three are in development; timelines are confirmed with partners as each project advances.
5MW Hides Gas Power Plant
In development
A 5 megawatt gas-fired power plant at Hides, converting Hela Province gas resources into reliable electricity generation. The project anchors Arafura's move from fuel wholesaling into power generation.
Hides Gas-to-Energy Project
In development
A broader gas commercialisation programme drawing on Hela Province's significant natural gas resources, converting them into usable energy for domestic industry and communities.
Hela Province Power Transition Initiative
In development
A provincial programme to improve access to reliable electricity across Hela, supporting the transition to more consistent and affordable power for households and businesses.
A note on scope. Arafura's Hides projects are the company's own developments, drawing on the natural gas resources of Hela Province. They are separate from the PNG LNG project, which is operated by ExxonMobil and draws on the Hides gas field.
Location
Anchored in Hela Province
Hela Province in the highlands of Papua New Guinea holds significant natural gas resources. Arafura's projects are designed to convert those resources into electricity and usable energy close to where they are produced.
Our parent entity, Hela Investment Limited, is the investment arm of the Hela Provincial Government — aligning these projects directly with provincial development priorities.
How We Are Governed
Hela Province gas resources
Powering industry and communities
Growth strategy
How We Are Building the Business
Arafura’s growth strategy sets out the priorities guiding investment and partnership decisions.
01
Secure Long-Term Supply
Contracts with multiple international petroleum refineries to diversify sourcing and reduce exposure to disruption and market volatility.
02
Develop the Hides Power Plant
Deliver the 5MW Hides Gas Power Plant, converting Hela Province gas into reliable electricity generation.
03
Advance Gas-to-Energy
Progress the Hides Gas-to-Energy Project, commercialising provincial gas resources for domestic industry and communities.
04
Support the Power Transition
Back the Hela Province Power Transition Initiative to improve access to consistent, affordable electricity.
05
Expand Energy Infrastructure
Grow power generation capacity and invest in the infrastructure that moves and stores energy nationally.
06
Build Strategic Partnerships
Work with investors, financiers and technology providers to deliver projects at scale.
Partnership
Investing in Papua New Guinea's Energy Infrastructure
We are seeking partnerships with investors, financiers and technology providers to deliver our power and gas projects.
Our approach
Strong Governance, National Purpose
This governance structure provides a strong foundation for the company's operations and underscores its commitment to serving the energy requirements of Papua New Guinea.
It gives partners and customers confidence that supply and investment decisions are made with the national interest, transparency and long-term stability in mind.
Meet Our Board and Management
Oversight by the Hela Provincial Government
A foundation of accountability
Ownership structure
How Arafura Is Owned and Overseen
Three tiers of ownership, each with a defined role — from provincial government through to the operating company.
Hela Provincial Government
The provincial government of Hela Province, which owns Hela Investment Limited and provides ultimate public oversight and a national-interest mandate.
Hela Investment Limited
The provincial investment arm and parent entity, led by chief executive Gadisa Igah and chaired by Marago Dagoba, providing established corporate oversight.
Arafura Energies Limited
The energy operating company: fuel import and wholesale, power generation and gas commercialisation.
Responsibility
How We Operate
Our governance commitments extend to how we work with people, communities and the environment.
Health & Safety
We place the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, contractors, communities and the environment at the forefront of everything we do.
Integrity & Transparency
We conduct business with honesty, transparency, accountability and the highest ethical standards.
Environmental Stewardship
Responsible resource development and environmental stewardship, creating lasting economic and social benefit for future generations.
Governance
Questions About Our Structure or Oversight?
We welcome enquiries from government stakeholders, partners and prospective investors.
Our people
Governance Experience Meets Industry Expertise
Arafura’s board connects the company directly to the Hela Provincial Government and its investment arm, while the management team brings senior operating experience from Papua New Guinea’s petroleum and energy sector.
Board
Marago Dagoba
Chairman
Concurrently Provincial Administrator of Hela Province and Chairman of Hela Investment Limited. He leads the administration and governance of Hela Province, covering public service management, infrastructure development and community engagement, and drives investment initiatives that align provincial interests with national development objectives.
Gadisa Igah
Director
A director of Arafura Energies Limited and Chief Executive Officer of the parent entity, Hela Investment Limited, which he has expanded across Papua New Guinea and beyond. Qualified in business and finance, he is active in community and corporate social responsibility initiatives in the areas where the group operates.
Tabe Jugari
Director & Company Secretary
Serves on the board of Arafura Energies Limited as a director and holds the office of Company Secretary, with responsibility for corporate governance, statutory compliance and board administration.
Management
Gideon Karali
Chief Executive Officer
A senior energy executive with extensive experience across Papua New Guinea's petroleum and energy sector, including previous senior leadership roles at Puma Energy PNG. His background spans fuel supply, retail operations, commercial management, business development and strategic partnerships. He is leading Arafura's transition into an integrated energy business covering fuel supply, power generation, gas commercialisation and energy infrastructure.
Peter Mokai
Power Manager
Manages Arafura Energies’ power generation and energy infrastructure portfolio, covering project implementation, operations, maintenance planning and stakeholder coordination. His work advances the company’s objective of becoming a leading indigenous Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Papua New Guinea.
Jesse Pakalu
Power Consultant
Provides specialist advisory support across Arafura's power generation and gas-to-energy initiatives.
Yaku Ninich
Administration Assistant
Supports the corporate office in Port Moresby across administration, coordination and day-to-day business operations.
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Oversight
Governance in Practice
Public Ownership
Wholly owned through Hela Investment Limited, an entity of the Hela Provincial Government.
Clear Oversight
Established oversight from a parent entity provides a strong operational foundation.
National Mandate
A national-interest mandate guides strategic, diversified and secure supply decisions.
Get in touch
Speak with the Arafura Team
For supply, partnership, media or corporate enquiries, our Port Moresby office is ready to help.
Why Arafura
Work That Matters, Across the Nation
National Impact
Your work directly supports the transport, industry and power that keep Papua New Guinea moving.
Strong Backing
The stability and oversight of a government-owned parent entity behind every role.
Room to Grow
A young, expanding company where early team members help shape how we operate.
Life at Arafura
A Small Team with a National Remit
Arafura is an early-stage company with an unusually significant mandate. That means broad roles, direct access to decision-makers, and visible impact — the work you do is connected to fuel reaching airlines, mine sites, transport operators and households.
Our values shape how we work: safety first, integrity in every dealing, collaboration with the communities and stakeholders around us, and respect for local custodians and their cultures.
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Port Moresby and Hela Province
Corporate and project-based roles
Opportunities
Disciplines We Hire Across
As Arafura expands from fuel supply into power generation and gas, we are interested in talented people across these areas.
Supply & Logistics
Import coordination, scheduling and distribution
Power & Engineering
Power generation, gas-to-energy and infrastructure projects
Commercial & Sales
Distributor relationships and account management
Finance & Corporate
Finance, administration and corporate affairs
Disciplines shown are indicative areas of hiring, not current vacancies.
How to apply
Our Process
Three simple steps from first contact to conversation.
1
Register Your Interest
Send your CV and a short note about your background through our enquiry form, selecting "Careers" as the enquiry type.
2
We Review and Respond
Our team reviews your background against current and upcoming requirements and will be in touch.
3
Interview and Offer
Suitable candidates are invited to interview with the relevant manager, followed by reference checks and an offer.
Questions
Careers FAQ
Are these current vacancies?
The disciplines listed are indicative areas of hiring rather than open positions. Registering your interest means we can contact you when a role matching your background becomes available.
Where are roles based?
Our corporate office is at PWC Haus, Harbour City in Port Moresby. Project roles connected to power generation and gas may be based in or require travel to Hela Province.
What should I send?
A current CV and a short note covering your area of expertise, your availability and the type of role you are seeking.
Do you take graduates or trainees?
As a young and growing company we are interested in hearing from candidates at a range of career stages. Please indicate your experience level when you register your interest.
Equal opportunity. Arafura Energies is committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and select candidates on merit, experience and fit for the role.
Careers
Interested in Joining Arafura?
Register your interest and we will be in touch when a role matching your background opens.
Featured
Latest from Arafura
Chairman Ex-Officio Visits Hela Investments Office
Arafura Energies welcomed its new Chairman Ex-Officio and the newly appointed Hela Provincial Administrator to the Hela Investments office — a milestone in strengthening the governance and leadership behind the company.
Read the Full StoryArafura Among Importers Landing Fuel During National Supply Disruption
When Papua New Guinea's dominant fuel supplier declared force majeure on its supply contracts, government and industry were left to source their own product. Arafura Energies was one of the parties that brought a fuel shipment into the country during that period, alongside Air Niugini and the state-owned Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited — an early demonstration of the company's import capability.
As reported by The National, May 2024More updates coming. As Arafura advances its fuel supply arrangements and the Hides power and gas projects, announcements will be published here.
Media
Media Enquiries
For interviews, statements or background information on Arafura Energies, please contact our corporate office in Port Moresby.
Email
Phone
Office
PWC Haus, Harbour City, Port Moresby
Enquiry Form
Media
Media and Press Enquiries
For interviews, statements or further information about Arafura Energies, contact our corporate office.
Get in touch
Enquire About a Reliable Energy Partner
Whether you are a distributor, an industrial buyer, or a partner exploring supply or investment, our team is ready to help.
Office
Ground Floor, PWC Haus, Harbour City,
Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea
Postal
PO Box 1120, Waterfront, Port Moresby, NCD
Phone
Email
Office hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (PNG time)
Thank You — Enquiry Received
Our team will be in touch within one business day.
Who to contact
Direct Your Enquiry
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Fuel Supply
Product, volume and delivery enquiries from distributors and industrial buyers.
Partnerships
Investors, financiers and technology providers interested in our power and gas projects.
Careers
Registering interest in current and future roles across the business.
Media
Interviews, statements and background information for journalists.
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