Methanex to close Taranaki plant due to declining gas supply

Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 2 Sep, 3:35pm

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Methanex has announced it will close its Taranaki plant after more than three decades of operation. The Canada-based firm cited New Zealand's declining natural gas supply as the reason the facility is no longer sustainable. The plant employs approximately 300 people.

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1. 1NewsWed 2 Sep, 10:42am

   Methanex to close Taranaki plant, citing 'decline' in gas supply (opens in new tab)

   • Methanex to close Taranaki plant, cites 'declining' gas supply (opens in new tab) Wed 2 Sep, 10:42am
2. NZ HeraldWed 2 Sep, 3:35pm

   Methanex closure fuels debate over LNG terminal: Greens say argument is ‘wafer-thin’ (opens in new tab)