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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 3 MIN

War on Iran a 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO

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The boss of one of the country's largest energy companies said the the war in the Middle East is a "bazooka" for the government's planned Liquefied Natural Gas import terminal in Taranaki. The government has been pursuing plans for a billion dollar LNG terminal in Taranaki to protect fuel against dry-year risk. The Prime Minister has started to soften his language, saying if it doesn't stack up commercially, the government won't go ahead with it. However, the energy minister remains bullish. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Lisa Owen.

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