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Meridian Energy monthly operating report for November 2018

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Meridian Energy monthly operating report for November 2018

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Attached is Meridian Energy Limited's monthly operating report for the month of November 2018.

Highlights this month include:

▪ In the month to 10 December 2018, national hydro storage increased from 83% to 95% of historical

average

▪ South Island storage sat at 100% of average and North Island storage at 72% of average on 10

December 2018

▪ Meridian’s November 2018 monthly total inflows were 123% of historical average

▪ Meridian’s Waitaki catchment storage at the end of November 2018 was 114% of historical average

▪ Storage in Meridian’s Waiau catchment was slightly below average at the end of November 2018

▪ Meridian made calls on load under the Genesis Swaption in early November 2018

▪ National electricity demand in November 2018 was 2.8% lower than the same month last year

▪ November 2018 saw very wet and cooler conditions in eastern and inland parts of the South Island, with

temperatures across the rest of the country above average

▪ New Zealand Aluminium Smelter's load lifted during November 2018 as new cells were cut in on potline 4

▪ Meridian’s retail sales volumes in November 2018 were 10.8% lower than November 2017


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Neal Barclay

Chief Executive

Meridian Energy Limited


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Source: ASX

Source: ASX

Source: NZX






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Source: Electricity Authority

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Source: Meridian





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Source: Meridian

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