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Electricity

Electricity futures and options contracts to gain and manage exposure to Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) and New Zealand’s wholesale electricity market

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ASX Australian Electricity Market Review

ASX lists a range of Futures and Options Contracts over both the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM) and the New Zealand Electricity Market.

In Australia, ASX Electricity Derivatives are listed for trading on the Australian state regions of NSW, VIC, QLD and SA. In New Zealand, ASX Electricity Derivatives are listed for trading on the New Zealand nodes of Otahuhu and Benmore.

All ASX Electricity Futures and Options Contracts are cash settled on contract expiry. This enables participants such as and banks to participate in the financial market and contribute to market liquidity without a requirement to own physical generation assets.

Commodities Electricity Peak load

Unlock more opportunities in ASX Evening Peak Electricity Futures

From Monday 16 November 2026, ASX Evening Peak Electricity Futures will be supported by a new market maker and fee-free trading for 12 months.

Designed for the changing demand profile of the National Electricity Market, the contracts provide targeted hedging and trading opportunities between 4.00pm and 9.00pm AEDT.

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NZ Energy Trader Forum

ASX is committed to the New Zealand electricity market by continuing to support the Energy Trader Forum.  ASX has over 80 energy futures and options contracts to support participants who are managing newer and more complex risks than ever before.

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Provide your details to get the latest Electricity Market Wrap newsletters for both Australia and New Zealand.

ASX Commodity Derivatives

Access risk management tools across electricity, gas, environmental (carbon and renewables) and agricultural markets from a single trading platform.