Energy Crunch

The latest on New Zealand's energy supply issue.

Coal use for electricity generation increases 150%
Energy

Coal use for electricity generation increases 150%

Coal and reducing operations at NZ's largest energy users got us through winter.

Ian Llewellyn 12 Dec 2024
Electricity sector fuel problems still there
Markets

Electricity sector fuel problems still there

Winter 2025 could repeat and reduce gentailers' low-risk investment status.

Ian Llewellyn 09 Dec 2024
Updated: Methanex paid $200m to idle operations
Markets

Updated: Methanex paid $200m to idle operations

Genesis and Contact forked out millions to keep the lights on.

Ian Llewellyn 06 Dec 2024
When gas runs out: Inside Thais' 'enchanting' solution
Energy

When gas runs out: Inside Thais' 'enchanting' solution

Thailand has lessons for NZ on pros and cons of importing LNG.

Dileepa Fonseka 29 Nov 2024


Ian Llewellyn
Ian Llewellyn

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Ian is a journalist with more than 30 years' experience working in NZ and the UK. This has included radio, newspapers, and agencies with time also as a ministerial advisor and press secretary. Experience in the Press Gallery includes reporting for the Independent Business Weekly and more than 10 years with the New Zealand Press Association.

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