Energy Crunch

The latest on New Zealand's energy supply issue.

Paying the price for securing gas supply
Energy Crunch

Paying the price for securing gas supply

Methanex says it will make more money not operating.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Aug 2024
Methanex shutters operations to keep the lights on
Energy Crunch

Methanex shutters operations to keep the lights on

Scramble for gas succeeds, but comes at a price.

Ian Llewellyn 13 Aug 2024
Contact Energy buys 350GWh worth of Methanex gas
Energy Crunch

Contact Energy buys 350GWh worth of Methanex gas

The generator will use the gas for electricity as the market needs it.

Staff reporters 13 Aug 2024
Energy sector discusses risks of blackouts
Energy Crunch

Energy sector discusses risks of blackouts

'Unprecedented operational circumstances' bring unusual move.

Ian Llewellyn 13 Aug 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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