28/07/2026
Tom Leov, Josh Smith, Tom Murphy and Mark Nelson (not pictured) attended last week's Energy Trader Forum in Wellington where there was large discussion around the future of New Zealand's gas market, particularly the LNG terminal.
One of the sessions explored LNG imports - insurance policy or market intervention? It looked at the Government's proposed LNG import solution and the potential implications for the energy market.
The forum also included updates on Future of Infrastructure and Future Gas Availability, examining the future of gas infrastructure, how gas is used across different industries, and the impacts of different gas availability scenarios on consumers, industry, and GDP.
The day concluded with a panel discussion on what electricity prices could look like in a dry year if LNG importation does not proceed, focusing on how market participants may respond and what that could mean for pricing, volatility, and risk over the next two to five years.
We look forward to the next Energy Trader Forum on the 9th December 2026.
