Australia’s Fortescue unit enters deal to assess PNG hydro projects

Fortescue Metals Group on Tuesday said a unit of the company would work with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government to assess the feasibility of potential projects to develop hydro-power resources.

The deal between Fortescue Future Industries, the PNG government and PNG’s wholly owned corporation Kumul Consolidated Holdings will support green industrial operations for both domestic consumption and exports, the Perth-based firm said.