International investors interested in importing LNG to NZ despite cold feet locally: Shane Jones

International investors interested in importing LNG to NZ despite cold feet locally: Shane Jones
Shane Jones says he has found fellow travellers in the search for gas. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
International investors are still interested in importing liquified natural gas to New Zealand, despite those initially promoting the idea in this country getting cold feet over the proposal, Resource Minister Shane Jones says.Importing liquified natural gas (LNG) was proposed by some major electricity generators as an option when they faced an energy shortfall last winter, as the supply of locally produced gas dwindled.It became clear earlier this year that enthusiasm for the idea had dropped away due to the cost of setting up a terminal and t...

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