Oil Search : committed to protecting the people of Papua New Guinea from the spread of COVID-19

Media Release

Oil Search committed to protecting the people of Papua New Guinea from the spread of COVID-19

2 October 2021

Oil Search is strongly committed to protecting the people of Papua New Guinea from the spread of COVID-19.

After signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Papua New Guinean National Control Centre (NCC) for COVID- 19, the company is now administering the COVID-19 vaccination to staff and community.

"We are happy that we are able to be a major part of the solution by working collaboratively with our National Government and NCC, in proactively managing the growing severe risks of COVID-19 through vaccination," said Leon Buskens, Oil Search Executive Vice President & Co-Head PNG.

"Oil Search is always there in times of disaster such as the earthquake and droughts working with our leaders and communities. We are pleased to be able to again contribute with the COVID-19 disaster. COVID-19 is real and has and can further cripple social and economic living."

Oil Search has conducted more than 54,000 COVID-19 tests at its medical clinics and quarantine facilities, distributed 450,000 items of personal protective equipment to health workers, and administered more than 1300 doses of the AstraZeneca and J&J vaccines. More than 1150 Oil Search staff and contractors in PNG have now received their COVID-19 vaccination.

In addition, the Company continues to assist the PNG Government COVID-19 response through dedicated PNG industry task force with supply chain and logistics as requested.

Api Kassman, the head of the COVID-19 Vaccination Ministerial Task Force said that the Government is now directly engaging with companies that have registered medical staff so they can administer vaccines.

"Companies such as Oil Search have medical staff who are able to administer vaccinations and so they are expanding vaccine coverage to workers, their families and community members. We appreciate these companies that are playing an important role in helping our people to vaccine.

"For other private sector businesses who are looking to have their workforce fully vaccinated, we also have mobile vaccine units that can visit the offices and workshops. After the first phase of the vaccine rollout, it has become very clear that we must have more mobile units to take vaccines to our people."

Mr Kassman called on businesses around the country to register their interests in receiving vaccines through the National Call Centre. "The number to call is 1-800-200. You just need to call and leave your details and you will be contacted to arrange an appointment. The range of vaccines available has also expanded with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine which is made by the same company that makes the baby powder and shampoo.

"Johnson & Johnson is also a single-dose vaccine, and this means people only need one shot to be fully vaccinated. Everyone is strongly encouraged to be vaccinated to protect individuals, families and communities from this deadly virus," Mr Kassman said.

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Oil Search (PNG) Limited	Head Office	Mailing address	Tel: [phone]	1
Incorporated in Papua New Guinea	Harbourside East Building	PO Box 842	Fax: [phone]
	Stanley Esplanade	Port Moresby NCD 121	www.oilsearch.com
	National Capital District	Papua New Guinea
	Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Media Contact:

Celestine Ove

PNG Communications Manager ([phone] [e-mail]

Photo courtesy of Oil Search

From L - R: Dr Flora Jethro, Oil Search Field Lead Medical Officer, Dr Julia Stinshoff, Senior Medical Officer,

Sr Ruth Sala, Oil Search Registered Nurse, Api Kassman, Head of the COVID-19 Vaccination Ministerial Task Force and Leon Buskens, Oil Search Executive Vice President & Co-Head PNG witnessing Oil Search employee Nicholas Koromugo being vaccinated in the Company's medical clinic by Sr Janet Hoiba, Oil Search Clinic Supervisor.

About Oil Search

Oil Search is a responsible energy company, with a proud history in Papua New Guinea and strong heritage, that contributes to a sustainable future. Established in 1929, the organisation's purpose is to deliver low cost, high value energy that meets society's needs, and its ambition is to be the preferred energy company for all stakeholders.

With activities well supported by a clear hierarchy for allocating capital, prioritising sustaining capital and a strong, flexible balance sheet, Oil Search is a safe, low-cost, reliable business with a clear path to future growth.

Recognised for its proven capability to operate in challenging environments, Oil Search has a world-class resource base and a strong track record of working with communities and stakeholders. Sustainability is embedded across the Company and it aspires to set the standard for sustainable development.

Oil Search is listed on the Australian and PNG security exchanges (ticker: OSH) and its ADRs trade on the US Over the Counter market (ticker: OISHY).

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