Energy and Climate Change Minister’s comments at RIAA conference seek to calm investors’ fears of wholesale reforms.
Country’s largest steel maker has also doubled up on its electricity supply agreement with Contact Energy, adding 50MW per year across an 11-year contract cycle.
CEO Mike Roan says gas is the problem so electricity market intervention not necessary.
The regulator announces proposals aimed at levelling the playing field between small electricity retailers and the big four.
Investigation follows concerns raised by Northern Infrastructure Forum.
Annual Energy Excellence Awards focus on innovation, leadership and growth in the energy sector.
Fertiliser co-op eyes four-month shutdown of Kapuni plant after loss of Greymouth Gas supply.
Meridian, Contact and Mercury sign 10-year contacts with Genesis for thermal capacity.
Prospero Energy’s experienced founders raise $3m as they pursue global opportunity.
Government underwrites seen as important if LNG option pursued.