Genesis reports strong year with thermal power in demand

Genesis reports strong year with thermal power in demand
The Huntly power station delivered strong results for Genesis due to low lake levels and gas shortages. (Image: Getty)
Ian Llewellyn
Genesis Energy has delivered a strong financial result as it fired up its gas and coal generation due to low hydro lake and gas supply shortage.Net profit for the 12 months ended June 30 2021 was $34 million down $12m on the previous year.However, underlying earnings (net profit adjusted for non-cash fair value adjustments and acquisition costs) were $75m up $22m.The company said the performance was “led by continued growth in the retail segment and by providing seasonal back-up energy in a year characterised by gas supply shortages and l...

More Markets

How one NZ firm prepared for Trump's tariffs
Markets

How one NZ firm prepared for Trump's tariffs

Skellerup warned in August of a more isolationist world. Then it got busy.

NZ dollar, stock market drop amid US tariff trade tensions
Markets

NZ dollar, stock market drop amid US tariff trade tensions

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare falls after telling market costs will increase in 2026 year. 

AGM star Peter Crowley new Fletcher Building chair
Markets

AGM star Peter Crowley new Fletcher Building chair

Acting chair Barbara Chapman will leave Fletcher Building on April 30.

Risk is a four-letter word in NZ
Economy

Dileepa Fonseka: Risk is a four-letter word in NZ

NZ was once a global leader. Then it got comfortable.