Methanex closed a plant due to gas supply issues, prompting a minister to blame the Labour party for the sector crash.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1

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Methanex Nicola Willis

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Sep 4Jacinda Ardern faces criticism over energy policy as Methanex closes a plant and the cabinet approves a new LNG port project.Sub-event
Sep 1Methanex plant closure due to gas supply issues sparks political blame on Labour.1 source
- newstalkzb.co.nz

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Methanex's production output was affected by lower gas availability in Egypt and Chile, while Trinidad boosted overall output.

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The entities involved

Methanex
Canadian methanol company
- Aphrodite developments are supplying natural gas to Trinidad and Tobago, where Methanex plants are closed and Proman faces cost-saving measures.Sun 02:38
Nicola Willis
New Zealand National Party politician (born 1981)
- Nicola Willis faced downgrades from the Treasury on September 1, 2026.Mon 17:56
- Nicola Willis, Barbara Edmonds, and David Seymour are identified as finance spokespersons and leaders of major political parties.Mon 04:24

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Sep 1newstalkzb.co.nz