Origin’s quarterly reported “strong” performance for both parts of its business, which is subject to a $18.7 billion takeover proposal.
EnergyAustralia told the ACCC it will send a negative signal if the transaction is defeated.A jump in east coast gas prices helped offset the impact of declining LNG prices for takeover target Origin Energy, but on average domestic gas customers still paid less than half the rates struck in export markets.
Origin Energy CEO Frank Calabria says the company is proceeding to expand in renewables and storage, as the takeover is considered.– rose 10 per cent in the June quarter from the March quarter, while its average LNG price sank 16 per cent. “Improved production has enabled Australia Pacific LNG to continue to meet the gas needs of export customers and provide a major contribution to the domestic market,” Origin chief executive Frank Calabria said.
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