Genesis: from dirty to desirable

Huntly power station is central to NZ's energy system. (Image: NZME)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024

Genesis Energy executives have been trying to convince investors that the company’s moribund share price is not a fair reflection of its value, and at least one analyst agrees.The company’s chief transformation and technology officer Ed Hyde, and chief retail officer Stephen England-Hall, are the latest to tell investors about their roles in the “Gen35” strategy.The strategy aims to increase earnings with an emphasis on increasing its renewable energy credentials, highlighting the importance of its Huntly plant now...

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