GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED
Genesis Energy Limited, formerly Genesis Power Limited is a New Zealand publicly listed electricity generation and electricity, natural gas and LPG retailing company. It was formed as part of the 1998–99 reform of the New Zealand electricity sector, taking its generation capacity from the breakup of the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand (ECNZ) and taking retail customers from three local power boards in the Lower North Island. The New Zealand Government owns a 51% share of the company.
Basic company information
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- ASX code
- GNE [1]
- Industry group
- Utilities [1]
- Business sectors
- energy industry [2]
- Company / filing name
- GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED [1]
- Headquarters location
- Auckland City [2]
- Founded
- 1999 [2]
- Legal form
- limited liability company [2]
- Official website
- www.genesisenergy.co.nz ↗ [2]
- Country in background record
- New Zealand [2]
Company positioning and business
Genesis Energy Limited, formerly Genesis Power Limited is a New Zealand publicly listed electricity generation and electricity, natural gas and LPG retailing company. It was formed as part of the 1998–99 reform of the New Zealand electricity sector, taking its generation capacity from the breakup of the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand (ECNZ) and taking retail customers from three local power boards in the Lower North Island. The New Zealand Government owns a 51% share of the company. [3]
Genesis Energy is one of the largest electricity and natural gas retailers in New Zealand with 23% and 33% market share respectively in the 2024-2025 financial year. In 2025, Genesis produced 15% of New Zealand's electricity, and is the third largest electricity generating company in New Zealand in terms of MW capacity, GWh generation and revenue (see comparison table at New Zealand electricity market). [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Genesis Energy Limited. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
ASX security code: GNE. The exchange profile links to announcements and security information. [1]
History and key events
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Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Source-verified relationships
Companies in the same industry
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED founded?
Founded: 1999. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED?
Headquarters location: Auckland City. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Which business sectors are recorded for GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED?
Business sectors: energy industry. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
GENESIS ENERGY LIMITED relationship map
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Sources and review dates
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Genesis Energy Limited (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.