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Genesis Energy strikes new deal with BT Mining to supply coal for Huntly Power Station

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 22 Sept 2025, 7:58pm
Genesis Energy's coal and gas fired plant at Huntly. Photo / File
Genesis Energy's coal and gas fired plant at Huntly. Photo / File

Genesis Energy strikes new deal with BT Mining to supply coal for Huntly Power Station

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 22 Sept 2025, 7:58pm

Genesis Energy has struck a two-year deal with New Zealand mining company BT Mining to supply 240,000 tonnes of coal to its Huntly Power Station.

The deal equates to BT Mining providing 10,000 tonnes of coal a month to Huntly, which supports the hydro-dominated electricity system.

BT Mining chief executive Richard Tacon explained how this deal will boost the local economy.

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