French supermajor TotalEnergies is approaching a critical milestone in its long-awaited Papua LNG project, with a major onshore engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract expected to be awarded by January 2026.
The Papua LNG project, long anticipated in the energy sector, aims to tap into Papua New Guinea’s vast natural gas resources and position the country as a significant player in the global LNG market. The upcoming EPC contract will cover the development of the onshore processing facilities, including the gas treatment plant, liquefaction units, storage, and export infrastructure.
TotalEnergies has been steadily advancing the project through the front-end engineering and design (FEED) phase, working closely with its local and international partners to ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and community standards. Awarding the EPC contract marks a pivotal step toward full-scale construction, bringing the project closer to production and export of liquefied natural gas to international markets.
The Papua LNG development is expected to generate significant economic benefits for Papua New Guinea, including job creation, skills development, and long-term revenue from LNG exports, while also contributing to TotalEnergies’ strategy of expanding its low-carbon and high-efficiency natural gas portfolio.