14 April 2014
Transpower’s emsTradepoint to be used by ASX for a New Zealand gas futures contract
Transpower and ASX announced today that they are working together to develop a New Zealand Gas Futures contract based on
the emsTradepoint gas spot market.
Transpower Chief Executive Alison Andrew said it’s great to see external recognition of the new gas market,
emsTradepoint and the service that it is providing.
“We believe this reflects confidence that the emsTradepoint market will provide a reliable and reflective domestic
natural gas price. Even in its early stages, emsTradepoint is proving successful and an important addition to NZ’s gas
industry.”
“The success of emsTradepoint stems from the industry sponsor approach that we took to establish the market. Working
with key sponsors OMV, Vector and Methanex, we were able to provide a product designed by the industry, for the
industry.
“Since establishment, we have seen strong growth, with March 2014 seeing the highest level of activity since trading
began in November 2013.The establishment of a New Zealand Gas Futures contract by ASX is another positive step for New
Zealand consumers and the gas industry”, Alison Andrew said.
ASX General Manager OTC and Derivatives Rohan Delilkhan said that ASX was pleased to be working with emsTradepoint on
the continuing development of the New Zealand energy market, and believes that cooperation between ASX and emsTradepoint
benefits New Zealand energy market participants.
“A New Zealand Gas Futures contract is an important addition to the suite of risk management tools already available to
the New Zealand energy industry. It also complements ASX’s existing New Zealand electricity derivatives and will create
efficiencies through improved price discovery for important industries in the New Zealand economy”, Rohan Delilkhan
said.
The Minister of Energy and Resources, Hon Simon Bridges will attend and mark the launch of emsTradepoint this evening.
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