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Meridian and NZAS to ramp up smelter ahead of schedule as hydro outlook improves

Early restart underscores role of flexible demand

A Tiwai Point worker monitors operations as NZAS ramps up early, following improved hydro conditions and an early end to its power curtailment deal with Meridian.

A Tiwai Point worker monitors operations as NZAS ramps up early, following improved hydro conditions and an early end to its power curtailment deal with Meridian. | Credits: NZAS

Meridian Energy and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) will end their power curtailment agreement three months earlier than planned, with the Tiwai Point smelter set to ramp up production from June...

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