EnergyOrigin Energy asked to pay Beach more for gas supply, shares slump
ReutersArundhati DuttaShruti Sonal
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The logo of Australian energy company Origin is pictured in Melbourne, Australia, July 3, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Reed
Australia's Origin Energy Ltd (ORG.AX) cut its annual profit guidance for energy markets on Friday, after an arbitrator ordered it to pay Beach Energy (BPT.AX) more for gas supply following a contract price review.
Origin shares fell nearly 9% to hit their lowest in more than five months while Beach Energy climbed more than 6% to touch a two-month high, following the news on gas supply pricing from Beach Energy's Otway Basin fields.