Finschhafen Integrated SEZ

The Finschhafen Integrated Special Economic Zone aims to leverage natural resources and its strategic location to establish a world-class industrial and trade hub in Papua New Guinea, creating a new economic frontier for the Asia-Pacific region.

To transform Finschhafen

into a pivotal, self-sustaining economic hub that drives

Papua New Guinea's industrialisation, economic independence,

and sustainable

prosperity

Vision

About FISEZ

The Finschhafen Integrated Special Economic Zone (FISEZ) is a seven-year initiative transforming from vision to reality under the Special Economic Zone Authority Act 2019. Its goal is to position Finschhafen as PNG’s first industrial green hub and trade centre, driving sustainable industrialisation and value-added manufacturing.

FISEZ focuses on processing PNG’s natural resources into higher-value products such as steel, cement, biodiesel, and food products, reducing reliance on raw material exports. In 2019, it was further recognised as PNG’s headquarters for blockchain and digital currency exchange, expanding its role into digital innovation with artificial intelligence, blockchain, green data centres, and smart industrial automation.

Backed by major infrastructure plans—including 600MW of renewable hydropower, a deep-sea port, and an industrial park—FISEZ combines sustainability, diversification, and technology. It represents not just a project, but a national drive for PNG to lead in green industrialisation, high-tech innovation, and global trade.

Why Invest with us?

The Finschhafen Integrated Special Economic Zone represents a premier, transformative investment opportunity at the nexus of Papua New Guinea's national economic ambition and a region rich with untapped natural resources. Anchored by the district's abundant potential for large-scale hydropower, limestone for domestic cement production, and a strategic deep-sea port to unlock global trade, the project is a cornerstone of the nation's strategy for industrialisation and import substitution. This vision is underpinned by an unparalleled alignment of national and local government champions, robust community support cultivated over six years of dedicated groundwork, and a clear development pathway guided by world-class partners creating bankable, investment-ready master plans. FISEZ offers investors a secure, de-risked entry point into PNG's next wave of growth, complete with a modern, competitive incentives framework designed to maximize returns and drive a new era of sustainable prosperity

Cornerstone of National Economic Strategy

FISEZ is not a standalone project but a critical component of Papua New Guinea's national vision to diversify its economy away from a historical over-reliance on mining and petroleum. It is directly aligned with high-level government frameworks like the PNG SEZ Foundation Policy (2025-2032) and the Medium Term Development Plan IV, making its success a national priority

Unyielding Government & Political Support

The project is championed at both the national level by the Minister for International Trade and Investment and at the local level by the Member of Parliament and the Finschhafen District Development Authority (DDA). This dual support ensures political stability and alignment between national policy and local implementation.

Abundant Natural Resources & Core Industries

The district is rich in "God-given endowments," including numerous rivers perfect for large-scale hydropower and vast limestone deposits for cement production. These resources form the foundation for the zone's core industries: Low-Cost Energy: Aims to solve PNG's national energy crisis by producing cheap, reliable hydropower, creating an unparalleled competitive advantage for any industry in the zone. Import Substitution: The cement plant is a direct import-replacement strategy, targeting a large and stable domestic market driven by national infrastructure development. Global Logistics: A new deep-sea port at Busega will serve as a strategic gateway to global markets, enhancing the competitiveness of all exports from the zone

A Clear Pathway to Bankable Projects

The project is moving from vision to reality with a structured, professional approach. A K3.5 million contract has been awarded to the globally experienced China Overseas Engineering Group Limited (COVEC) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study that will produce "investment-ready" master plans and strategies, ensuring all projects meet international standards of bankability.

Strong Local Support & Foundational Groundwork

Unlike many large-scale projects, FISEZ has deep community backing. The local DDA has already invested K6 million over six years in preliminary studies and planning. This long-term commitment and the enthusiastic support from landowners significantly de-risk the project by ensuring a strong social license to operate

Attractive, Modernized Investor Incentives

The project operates under the new national SEZ framework, which is designed to be highly competitive and investor-friendly. Key benefits include: Significant Fiscal Incentives: A tiered corporate income tax based on the scale of investment, plus clear duty exemptions on the import of machinery and raw materials. Administrative Simplicity: A "one-stop-shop" framework managed by the SEZ Authority is designed to handle all permits, licenses, and visas, drastically reducing bureaucratic delays. Investor Protection: The policy framework emphasizes predictable rules and transparent governance to build investor confidence and reduce sovereign risk.

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