Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has delivered a stark assessment of PNG Power Limited (PPL), describing it as a critically ill state-owned enterprise. He likened PPL’s condition to a “stage four cancerous” state, indicating a severe and advanced level of financial and operational distress. Marape’s comments highlight the deep-rooted problems plaguing the country’s power provider, suggesting a dire situation requiring urgent intervention. The Prime Minister did not elaborate on specific remedies during this announcement. The statement was made in a post on the *Post Courier* website, access to which is paywalled, requiring a subscription for viewing. This raises questions about transparency surrounding the details of the crisis and potential solutions. The future of PPL and Papua New Guinea’s power supply remain uncertain.