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Echelon Resources has secured a three-year extension to its gas supply agreement with Genesis Energy, underpinning continued sales of Kupe gas at market-linked prices and supporting New Zealand’s domestic energy needs.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
24 June 2026
Mercury NZ Limited reported a robust quarter with high hydro inflows driving down electricity prices and the commissioning of a new geothermal unit set to enhance generation capacity.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
21 Jan 2026
Contact Energy Limited has announced a court-approved scheme to acquire Manawa Energy Limited, offering Manawa shareholders $1.12 cash plus 0.5830 new Contact shares per share, representing a significant premium. The merger aims to create a diversified renewable energy portfolio with substantial synergies and growth prospects.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
19 May 2025
Contact Energy has received clearance from the New Zealand Commerce Commission to proceed with its acquisition of Manawa Energy, marking a pivotal step in the country’s energy transition.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
7 May 2025