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Frontier Energy has been assigned 88.06 MW of Certified Reserve Capacity for its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, positioning it to benefit from a sharply higher Reserve Capacity Price in Western Australia’s tightening electricity market.

Meridian Energy posted a significant net loss for FY25 due to severe droughts and gas shortages but pushed ahead with renewable investments and maintained shareholder dividends.

Genesis Energy reported a robust FY25 with a 14% rise in normalised EBITDAF and a 29% jump in net profit, driven by strategic portfolio flexibility amid volatile energy markets. The company accelerated its Gen35 strategy, including key renewable projects and long-term capacity contracts to bolster New Zealand’s energy security.

Mercury NZ Limited reported a 10% decline in earnings for FY2025 amid challenging generation conditions but is pressing ahead with significant renewable energy investments and raised dividends.

LGI Limited reported a robust FY25 with 14% EBITDA growth driven by expanded renewable energy capacity and carbon credit sales, while setting ambitious FY26 guidance of 25-30% EBITDA growth.

LGI Limited reported a 14% rise in FY25 EBITDA to $17.4 million, driven by operational growth and expanded renewable capacity. The company also secured a landmark 15-year contract to build and operate a 12MW/24MWh battery system at the Belrose landfill site in NSW.

LGI Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 13.6% increase in underlying EBITDA to $17.4 million, expanded renewable capacity by 44%, and declared a fully franked dividend. The company’s strategic investments in battery storage and biogas infrastructure position it well in Australia’s energy transition.

QPM Energy Limited has completed commissioning of its Townsville Power Station and initiated a pivotal Dispatch Agreement with Ratch Australia Corporation, setting the stage for enhanced electricity market participation.

Genesis Energy, alongside Mercury, Meridian, and Contact, has inked 10-year agreements to fortify New Zealand’s energy security through Huntly Power Station capacity and fuel reserves. This strategic move aims to prevent supply crunches like those experienced in winter 2024.

Meridian Energy, alongside Genesis, Mercury, and Contact, has agreed to establish a strategic energy reserve at Huntly Power Station to bolster New Zealand's electricity security amid ongoing gas shortages.

Volt Group reported a 15% decline in Q2 FY25 revenue due to customer order timing delays but secured new Wescone orders pointing to a strong Q3 recovery. Meanwhile, EcoQuip and ATEN projects advanced with promising demonstrations and feasibility studies.

Origin Energy’s June 2025 quarterly report reveals a slight dip in LNG revenue due to softer prices, steady production, and robust customer expansion across its retail and international businesses.