Transpower Commits To emsTradepoint Through 2025 And Beyond

Transpower announced today that it will continue to own and operate emsTradepoint, New Zealand's leading gas and carbon trading platform, for the foreseeable future.

emsTradepoint provides an electronic trading platform that enables the transparent and efficient trading of gas and carbon products. The platform supports spot and forward trading, creating essential price signals for the New Zealand energy market.

Transpower Chief Executive James Kilty said Transpower had looked to find a buyer for the platform but did not receive viable offers from anyone that it considered capable of providing market participants with certainty and stability during a critical period for the country's gas sector.

“emsTradepoint plays an important role in New Zealand's gas and carbon markets through delivering price and trading transparency,” he said.

“This has become increasingly important given the accelerated decline in gas availability over the last 12-18 months.

“In this changing context and as we continue to navigate the complexities of the energy transition, we believe that we are best placed to continue to operate the platform in the interests of all Kiwis.

"The continued operation of emsTradepoint under Transpower's stewardship ensures market participants can trade with confidence through 2025 and beyond."

As part of the ongoing development of emsTradepoint, Transpower has plans to introduce new products and revised tariff structures, which will be confirmed and announced in September 2025.

For more information about emsTradepoint and its services, please visit www.emstradepoint.co.nz.

About emsTradepoint

emsTradepoint operates New Zealand's leading gas and carbon trading exchange, providing an electronic trading platform that enables the transparent and efficient trading of gas and carbon products. The platform supports spot and forward trading, creating essential price signals for the New Zealand energy market.

About Transpower New Zealand

Transpower is the state-owned enterprise responsible for owning and operating New Zealand's National Grid – the high voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across New Zealand. Transpower also manages New Zealand's power system in real time, ensuring electricity supply meets demand.

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