As gas dwindles, Genesis warns the sector over coal supply

Huntly needs gas and coal. (Image: Getty)

Wed, 08 May 2024

Genesis Energy indicates it will only import enough coal to cover its customer base if there is an energy shortage, and other generators will have to reach deals to use Huntly power station to cover their own risk.The government on Wednesday morning warned: “Low gas production threatens energy security” and indicated ministers could intervene to ensure gas supply was maintained for "critical users", a reversal of its previous position.This was based on data from the gas sector’s regulator showing a 12.5% reduction in...

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