Long-stalled plans for a second LNG project in tiny Papua New Guinea (PNG) could rev up after the sudden recent retirement of Phil Mulacek as chief executive of project developer InterOil. The Houston-based company is on the hunt for an experienced LNG operator as a partner in its proposed 3.8 million ton per year Gulf LNG scheme, and the departure of Mulacek - whom some regarded as a deeply polarizing figure - could accelerate the process. His replacement is expected to be someone with direct LNG experience, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region.
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