New Genesis boss outlines thinking on the company's future

New Genesis boss outlines thinking on the company's future
Genesis boss Malcolm Johns has been thinking. (Image: Christchurch Airport)
Ian Llewellyn
Genesis Energy has given some indication about the direction of its strategic review and raised the possibility of using hydrogen at a key generation unit in the Huntly power station.The company held its annual shareholders’ meeting on Friday as it continued its review of operations that began with the arrival of new chief executive Malcolm Johns six months ago as the former head of Christchurch airport.The review is critical to the energy sector and the wider economy as the company’s Huntly power station plays a crucial role in fir...

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