July 2026 Operating Report

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Stock Contact Energy Ltd (CEN.ASX)
Release Time 14 Aug 2026, 7:31 a.m.
Price Sensitive Yes
 July 2026 Operating Report by Contact Energy Ltd
Key Points
  • Mass market electricity and gas sales increased to 579GWh
  • Wholesale electricity sales reached 1,079GWh
  • Unit generation cost decreased to $36.99/MWh
  • Hydro storage levels above mean, inflows at 132% of mean
  • Renewable projects under construction with expected online dates
Full Summary

Contact Energy Ltd's July 2026 operating report highlights a rise in mass market electricity and gas sales to 579GWh, up from 456GWh in July 2025. Wholesale electricity sales also increased to 1,079GWh, with a net revenue of $179.17/MWh. The unit generation cost decreased to $36.99/MWh, down from $47.40/MWh in the previous year. Hydro storage levels are above average, with inflows at 132% of the mean. The company has several renewable projects under construction, including solar and geothermal plants, with expected online dates ranging from Q3 2026 to Q1 2028.