Declining gas reserves could boost NZ emissions, underpin short-term NZU demand

Published 08:43 on June 5, 2025 / Last updated at 00:08 on June 12, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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A drop in New Zealand’s gas reserves could see an increase in coal-burn for power generation and industrial processes in the short term, market experts have warned, leading to a rise in emissions and stronger demand for carbon allowances.
A drop in New Zealand’s gas reserves could see an increase in coal-burn for power generation and industrial processes in the short term, market experts have warned, leading to a rise in emissions and stronger demand for carbon allowances.


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