ICCC gives Clearance to BT Luxembourg II, S.à.r.l. to acquire shares in Smit Lamnalco Towage PNG Ltd and Smit Lamnalco Projects Pte Ltd (PNG Branch)The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (“ICCC”) has given Clearance to BT Luxembourg II, S.à.r.l. (“Boluda”...
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PRESS STATEMENT: FREEDOM APEX LIMITED TO PAY PENALTY FEE OF K750,000 TO ICCC
PRESS STATEMENT: FREEDOM APEX LIMITED TO PAY PENALTY FEE OF K750,000 TO ICCC The Waigani National Court delivered a precedent decision on the 24th of July 2025 and ordered one of the biggest wholesalers and retail business entity in the Highlands region, Freedom Apex...
ICCC’S CONCERNS REGARDING THE PROPOSED NATIONAL ENERGY AUTHORITY (Refined Petroleum Products Supply) BILL
PRESS STATEMENT: ICCC'S CONCERNS REGARDING NEAA'S PROPOSED BILL The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) wishes to express its concerns on the recently proposed National Energy Authority (Refined Petroleum Product Supply) Bill. The ICCC believes...
MEDIA STATEMENT: ICCC COMMENCES AN INQUIRY INTO THE PNG AVIATION INDUSTRY – RELEASE OF THE ISSUES PAPER
ICCC COMMENCES AN INQUIRY INTO THE PNG AVIATION INDUSTRY – RELEASE OF THE ISSUES PAPERThe Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has officially commenced an inquiry into the industry in Papua New Guinea with the publication of an Issues Paper to...
ICCC RECEIVES CLEARANCE APPLICATION FROM OK TEDI MINING LIMITED FOR ITS PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF MISIMA MINE
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (“ICCC”) has received an Application for Clearance from Ok Tedi Mining Limited (“OTML”), for its proposal to acquire 100 percent (100%) of the issued shares in Gallipoli Exploration (PNG) Limited (“Gallipoli...
Media Release – ICCC Clears Vocus Group Limited To Acquire PIPE Networks
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (‘ICCC’) has cleared the proposed acquisition of PIPE Networks Pty Ltd (“PIPE Networks”) by Vocus Group Limited (“Vocus”) of any substantial competition implications in PNG markets. The ICCC’s decision is based on...
MEDIA RELEASE: HEVEHE PETROLEUM LIMITED TO ACQUIRE 50% INTEREST IN PASCA A PROJECT FROM TWINZA PNG
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (“ICCC”) has given Clearance to Hevehe Petroleum Limited (“Hevehe”) to proceed with its proposal to acquire a 50 percent (50%) interest in the Pasca A Project from Twinza Oil (PNG) Limited (“Twinza PNG”). “Based on...
MEDIA RELEASE: ICCC TO PROSECUTE NON-COMPLIANT SHOPS IN NEW IRELAND
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) will prosecute eleven shops in New Ireland Province for increasing their prices above 10 percent (10%) without prior approval. During ICCC’s nationwide price measure exercise carried out in the province...
MEDIA RELEASE: ICCC INVITES COMMENTS ON PROPOSE WHISTLE BLOWER PROGRAM
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (“ICCC”) invites all stakeholders to provide comments on its proposed Whistle Blower Program (“WBP” or “program”) to combat cartels in Papua New Guinea. ICCC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paulus Ain...
MEDIA RELEASE: SES TO ACQUIRE INTELSAT HOLDINGS FROM INTELSAT S.A
The SES S.A (“SES”) has been given approval by the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (‘ICCC’) to acquire Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l (“Intelsat”) from Intelsat S.A (the “Seller”). This is according to an assessment and consideration by the ICCC of the...