LNG imports possible, but who will cover the numerous and expensive risks?

LNG imports possible, but who will cover the numerous and expensive risks?
An LNG tanker in operation. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
An industry-commissioned report on the options to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) to cover energy shortages has said it is possible in some form, but one of the issues is who would carry the risk of it being rarely used or even not at all.Clarus, Contact Energy, Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, and Mercury commissioned two studies, examining both conventional-scale solutions used globally and smaller-scale options.  Some of those companies have, for some time, been saying that initial enthusiasm for the idea during the height of the win...

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