Initial Date: September 2020

Type: Final Decision and Commission Order

Date: November 2021

Overview: 

The Vanuatu Utilities and Infrastructure Limited (VUI), a subsidiary of Pernix Group Inc1(the Operator), operates the electricity concessions on the islands of Santo, Vanua Lava, Ambae and Maewo. The utility operates the Concession Deed (the Deed) in accordance with the Deed Agreements entered with the Vanuatu Government that was signed on the 12th of June 2019.

The VUI’s 20 years Concession Deed outlines the Operator’s responsibilities in providing electricity to service areas in the above-mentioned Northern islands of Vanuatu and the Government’s rights as the owner of the electricity network infrastructures.