Papua New Guinea’s Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) reports significant progress in delivering benefit payments to beneficiaries of the Hides PDL 1 gas project. Over 90% of clan bank accounts are now open and director elections are nearing completion, facilitating access to these funds. Concurrently, Larry Andagali has been formally appointed to the board of Gas Resources Gigira Ltd (GRG), a company involved in the project. The announcement of Andagali’s appointment was made alongside the update on benefit payment procedures. Access to the full report requires a paid subscription to the Post Courier. The MRDC reaffirms its dedication to the timely distribution of benefits to the Hides PDL 1 community. This appointment and progress signal continued development of the gas project and its associated economic benefits.