Pacific Energy Limited together with its major operational business, Kalgoorlie Power Systems (KPS) announced that it has incorporated a subsidiary company in the Republic of South Africa. The new subsidiary, KPS Power Africa Pty Ltd. (KPS Africa), will focus on remote power opportunities on the African continent, with its founding office based in Johannesburg.

KPS Africa has appointed Mr. Ben Zikmundovsky as its executive manager for African operations. Mr. Zikmundovsky is an experienced global resource industry professional with extensive African experience. This experience includes establishing GRD Minproc in Africa in 2002, where he was Managing Director until 2008. He has also held senior management positions with such companies as Goldfields Limited and Bechtel and has a strong network throughout Africa.