NZAS Sign Long Term Contracts
NZAS Sign Long Term Contracts
31 May 2024
NZX ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEDIA RELEASE
New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) announced today that they have secured energy
supply contracts from Merdian Energy, Contact Energy and Mercury for 20 years, out until
2044.
“This announcement is great news for NZAS, South Port and the Southland province” said
South Port Chair, Philip Cory-Wright.
“This certainty will now provide confidence in the region for further investment in local
businesses and new generation”, said Mr Cory-Wright.
The Company estimates that the Smelter’s overall contribution to net profit after tax to be
approximately $2M, (excluding the annual licence fee which is payable until 2043).
NZAS has been a significant long-term valued customer of South Port. “The businesses
have enjoyed a mutually beneficial working relationship, and it is especially pleasing to see
this partnership continue for a further 20 years” said Chief Executive Nigel Gear.
ENDS
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Mr Nigel Gear
Chief Executive
South Port New Zealand Ltd
Tel: 0274 94 33 22
Email: ngear@southport.co.nz
Mr Philip Cory-Wright
Chair
Mobile: 021 767 828
Email: philip@cory-wright.co.nz
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