Comprehensive Solutions
for Papua New Guinea projects
High Arctic delivers more than world-class drilling—we provide a comprehensive range of the services needed to keep the most demanding projects on track in Papua New Guinea, one of the world’s most challenging places. From oil and gas drilling, workovers, abandonment, to reliable rental equipment, fire protection services, asset management, and workforce solutions our expertise is proven across every stage of operations. With experience in PNG dating back to 2007, we combine international standards with deep local knowledge to deliver highest quality, safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.
Drilling Services
Oil & Gas Drilling
Our Tier-1 drilling rigs 103, 115 and 116 are proven in Papua New Guinea’s most challenging environments, delivering safe and efficient drilling outcomes with the quality and adaptability expected by leading operators.
Workovers & Abandonments
Rig 102, a hydraulic workover unit, enables safe well servicing and abandonments. Fully heli-portable and designed for small footprints, it is ideal for operations in remote areas of Papua New Guinea.
Rental Equipment
Material Handling
Cranes
From compact Maeda mini crawlers to heavy-duty Kobelco 180T units, our crane fleet handles lifts of every scale. They ensure safe, efficient lifting for construction, shutdowns, and heavy industry.
Telehandlers
Versatile JCB telehandlers (4T–7T) provide the reach and strength for material handling in confined or rugged environments. Ideal for loading, lifting, and site logistics.
Loaders
Our CAT IT38H (7T) and 966H (16T) loaders come with pipe grapple and fork attachments, giving you the flexibility to handle bulk materials and heavy loads efficiently.
Vehicles
Light Vehicles
From troop carriers to 25-seat buses and Kubota RTVs, our fleet keeps your team mobile and safe across PNG’s challenging terrain.
Heavy Transport
Kenworth trucks, winch trucks, sideloaders, and 50T floats handle the heaviest loads with ease. Complete transport solutions for equipment and materials.
Power Generation
Generators
Reliable power solutions from 10kW to 600kW keep your operations running. Our generators are site-ready, fuel-efficient, and backed by local support.
Fuel Storage
Self-bunded diesel tanks from 2,900L to 30,000L and portable fuel tanks for safe, compliant on-site fuel storage and transfer.
Matting
Site Matting
In excess of 5,000 various HDPE matting systems to create stable, safe surfaces for heavy transport, cranes, vehicles, and foot traffic. Rapid install and demobilisation for efficient site setup.
Camps
Modular Camps
Fully scalable camps for up to 100 personnel, including sleeper units, ablutions, kitchens, and recreation spaces. Designed for comfort and operational efficiency in remote environments.
Offices
Modular site offices provide a professional, comfortable workspace wherever your project takes you. Scalable layouts to suit any team size.
Water
Pressure Washers
Industrial-grade pressure washers up to 3,000 PSI for effective cleaning and maintenance in demanding environments.
Water Transfer Pumps
High-pressure triplex and WOMA pumps deliver efficient water transfer and washdown solutions for industrial and remote sites.
Support
EWPs (Elevated Work Platforms)
Our EWPs deliver safe, stable access for elevated tasks. Perfect for maintenance, construction, and shutdown work where height safety is critical.
Light Plants
Diesel-powered LED lighting towers ensure 24/7 productivity and safety. Rapid to deploy and built for remote conditions.
Compressors
High-performance compressors with outputs up to 1,100 CFM deliver the air power you need for drilling, blasting, and industrial applications.
Fire Services
Alarm Systems
Protect lives with early warning. Our smoke detection solutions are designed to meet Australian and Papua New Guinea Standards, integrating seamlessly into residential, commercial, and industrial environments to ensure rapid response to fire risks.
Evacuation and Occupant Warning
Clear, reliable communication saves lives. We deliver occupant warning and evacuation systems tailored to complex environments, ensuring everyone knows what to do and where to go in an emergency.
Automated Fire Sprinkler Systems
Reliable and proven protection. We design, install, and maintain sprinkler systems that activate automatically, suppressing fire at the earliest stage and minimizing damage to property and business operations.
Fire Hydrant, Hose Reel & Fire Pump Sets
Built for performance when it matters most. Our hydrant and hose reel systems are supported by proven pump sets, providing accessible, on-demand fire suppression capacity across facilities of every scale.
Special Hazards & Suppression Systems
Critical assets need tailored protection. We provide advanced suppression systems including gas, foam, and water mist, designed for high-risk environments such as mining, energy, and industrial facilities.
Fire System Design
From concept to compliance, we provide engineered fire safety designs that align with local regulations, building requirements, and operational needs, ensuring long-term safety and scalability.
Inspections & Testing
Regular compliance and safety checks keep systems reliable. Our inspection and testing services meet statutory requirements, giving assurance that every system will perform when it’s needed most.
Hazard & Risk Assessments
Identify, assess, and mitigate. Our expert team conducts comprehensive hazard and risk assessments, helping businesses understand vulnerabilities and strengthen resilience against fire threats.
Asset Integrity & Maintenance Management
Preventive Maintenance Program Development, Implementation & Automation
We help you maximise asset uptime and operational reliability through tailored maintenance solutions which include:
- Preventive maintenance and spare parts program development and implementation to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) setup and integration, including software supply and configuration.
- Development of maintenance manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistent and compliant operations.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your maintenance processes or fully automate your asset management systems, we provide the tools and expertise to help you succeed.
Risk-Based Maintenance & Integrity Management for Critical Equipment
Gain real-time insight into the performance, reliability, and availability of your safety-critical assets with High Arctic’s proven risk-based maintenance approach. Our services help reduce operational risk, improve asset lifecycle performance, and ensure regulatory compliance through:
- Performance and availability management of safety-critical equipment.
- Asset risk and criticality classification to prioritise maintenance efforts.
- Development of verification schemes for safety-critical equipment to support integrity assurance and audit readiness.
Our approach empowers you to make informed decisions, optimise maintenance resources, and protect your most vital assets.
Maintenance System Audits & Compliance Assessments
Unlock hidden opportunities to improve asset performance, reliability, and compliance. High Arctic’s subject matter experts conduct in-depth audits and assessments to identify technical and organisational improvements across your maintenance operations. Our services include:
- Data integrity analysis and failure trend evaluation to enhance decision-making and reduce downtime.
- Maintenance system audits to assess the effectiveness of your CMMS and maintenance workflows.
- Operational audits to evaluate execution, resource utilisation, and compliance with maintenance standards.
Our risk-informed approach helps you optimise asset performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
Asset Integrity & Maintenance Training
Boost asset performance by building the technical competency of your maintenance personnel. At High Arctic, we deliver specialised training programs tailored to your operational needs, ensuring your team is equipped to manage assets safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.
Our training services include:
- Customised maintenance training aligned with your company’s systems and procedures.
- Competency development for asset integrity, reliability, and risk-based maintenance.
- Flexible delivery options to suit individual or team requirements.
Empower your workforce with the skills needed to drive asset reliability and operational excellence.
PNG Industry Manpower Solutions (PIMS) delivers labour hire, accredited training, and compliance services across PNG. As part of High Arctic, we build skilled workforces for resource, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
Ready to Discuss Your Next Project
From drilling and rentals to asset, fire, and workforce solutions, our team is ready to support your operations. Enquire today to learn how High Arctic can deliver for you.
