RAMAZON HYDROPOWER PLANT PROJECT,

AUTONOMOUS REGION OF BOUGAINVILLE,

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

PRESENTED BY
1.ABIGAIL PIRINDUO - 22201672
2.NATALIE MAKIS - 22201576
3.SEPHRA SUI - 22201627

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OUTLINE

• Define Sustainable Development

• Brief Introduction of the project
• Negative and Positive Impacts on the people and
environment
• Conclusion

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WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY?

• Sustainability
• means continuity with minimal long-term negative
effect on the environment and development means a
progressive transformation of economy and society.
~National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable
Development I. Department of National Planning and
Monitoring, 2014.

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO RAMAZON
HYDROPOWER PLANT PROJECT
• The Ramazon Hydropower plant project (HPP) is located within
the northern part of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville
• There are currently 570 customers connected to the system
which is generated from diesel plants with an installed capacity
of 2.2MW3 of which the maximum demand is now 2.8 MW.
• From 2009 - 2018 demand is expected to increase from 3.6 GWh
to 8.2 GWh. (PPL, 2009).
• PNG Power Limited is now considering replacing or reducing
reliance on these systems with hydropower generation.

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO RAMAZON
HYDROPOWER PLANT PROJECT
• The sub-project will provide an alternative to the
existing diesel generation facilities at Buka which
are now old and rely on increasingly expensive diesel
fuel. The sub-project will also reduce thermal
emissions from these plants.
• By increasing availability to a reliable and economic
supply of electricity the subproject will provide
opportunities for increased agricultural and industrial
activity in the surrounding areas.
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NEGATIVE IMPACTS

• The main issues identified in the study is the

clearing of vegetation.
• The people fear the loss of traditional herbal
medicines which provides vital health remedies
for their survival.

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NEGATIVE IMPACTS

• There may be a slight decrease in fish

production below the weir due to the sub-
project.
• There will be loss of wildlife fauna and their
habitats upon the clearing of vegetation which
would affect their dietary requirements

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 POSITIVE IMPACTS

• There will be some employment opportunities

created during construction.
• Improved road access for villages in the area of
the sub-project from the upgraded road access to
the site
• The sub-project will provide a cheap source of
electricity which will facilitate rural
electrification in the area

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CONCLUSION

• The project will benefit the present and future

generation of Buka.
• The project will provide better road access and
help communities in transporting cash crops
such as cocoa to Buka.
• The hydropower plant will also boost local
businesses.

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CONCLUSION

• It will promote employment for locals

• In terms of sustainability, the project will
replace high-cost diesel generation with low-
cost hydropower generation and substantially
reducing costs

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