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2004

23 Dec 04 Open Briefing: Jeff Harding Discusses Strategic Review
Pacific Hydro (ASX:PHY) Managing Director Jeff Harding discusses the Company's Strategic Review process and development opportunities in Australia and internationally. PDF Format (119k)

22 Dec 04 Pacific Hydro Strategic Review
Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX:PHY) is aware of speculation in the media relating to its Strategic Review Process and a possible $800m bid. PHY is in a position to confirm that a large number of companies have become involved in the Expression of Interest stage of the process. PDF Format (11k)

10 Nov 04 Letter to Shareholders. PDF Format (44k)

29 Oct 04 Pacific Hydro Signs Chilean Power Sales Contract
Pacific Hydro Limited today announced the signing of a conditional Power Supply Agreement (PSA) for the 145 MW La Confluencia Hydro Power Project on the Tinguiririca River in central Chile. PDF Format (30k)

27 Oct 04 Pacific Hydro Announces Strategic Review
The independent directors of Pacific Hydro (ASX:PHY) advised today that the Company has received a number of unsolicited approaches from companies interested in forging closer links with the Company. PDF Format (31k)

14 Oct 04 Bakun Supplemental Water Project to be Amended
Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX:PHY) announced today that Cordillera Hydro Power Corporation (CHC), a 50% owned joint venture with Aboitiz Equity Ventures in the Philippines, has decided to amend the scope of the Bakun Supplemental Water Project. PDF Format (29k)

01 Oct 04 Pacific Hydro Calls for Action on Climate Change
Pacific Hydro (ASX:PHY) has applauded Russia’s decision to endorse the Kyoto Protocol and has backed international calls for Australia to follow suit and join this international action to limit climate change. PDF Format (39k)

22 Sep 04 2004 Annual Report
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22 Sep 04 Proxy Form 2004
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20 Sep 04 Notice of Meeting
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16 Sep 04 Pacific Hydro Appoints General Counsel and Company Secretary
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Limited [ASX: PHY] has appointed Chris McFadden as its new General Counsel and Company Secretary. PDF Format (25k)

14 Sep 04 Chilean Hydro Project Reaches Major Developmental Milestone
Pacific Hydro Limited announced today an important milestone in the development of its major Chilean hydroelectric development, with the approval of a detailed Environmental Impact Study (EIS) on the 155 MW La Higuera and the 145 MW La Confluencia projects. The projects are located on the Tinguiririca River, approximately 140 kilometres from Santiago.PDF Format (40k)

7 Sep 04 Challicum Hills Wind Farm Firmly Planted in the Community
Pacific Hydro employees joined council representatives, federal and state politicians and the local community today to plant more than 1,000 trees and shrubs at the Challicum Hills Wind Farm site. PDF Format (29k)

18 August 04 Pacific Hydro Announces Record Full-Year Results
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX: PHY), announced today a record net profit after tax (NPAT) of $40.7 million for the full-year ended 30 June 2004. This result represents an increase of 39% over the previous year’s NPAT of $29.3 million. Included in the current year result was a non-recurring tax benefit of $9.5 million arising from the Company’s transition to the new Tax Consolidation regime. Net profit excluding non-recurring items was $31.2 million compared to $28.4 million last year, an increase of 10%.
ASX Release (PDF 55k)
Appendix 4E (PDF 412k)
Full Year Presentation (PDF 453k)
Open Briefing with Jeff Harding (PDF 123k)

11 August 04 Bakun Arbitration Continues
As previously advised, Pacific Hydro Limited’s (ASX:PHY) 50% owned associated company,Luzon Hydro Corporation (Luzon) is involved in a legal dispute with Transfield Philippines Incorporated (Transfield) in respect of the construction and operation of the Bakun Hydro Power Project. Since last year the matter has progressed to arbitration and the proceedings are still continuing. PDF Format (130k)

2 August 04 Pacific Hydro Announces Board Appointments
Pacific Hydro today advised that two new directors have been appointed to its Board. The new directors,
Mr Ian Court and Mr Graeme Bevans, have been nominated by Pacific Hydro’s major shareholder,Development Australia Fund (DAF), which owns a 32% shareholding in the Company. The new
appointments will be subject to confirmation by shareholders at the 2004 Annual General Meeting. PDF Format (19k)

22 July 04 Pacific Hydro Announces Changes to its Board
Pacific Hydro today announced that its Board has received and accepted the resignations of two non-executive Directors, Mr Mike Fitzpatrick and Mr Mike Hutchinson. The out-going Directors had originally been appointed by Hastings Funds Management who acted as investment manager for Pacific Hydro’s major shareholder, Development Australia Fund (DAF). PDF Format (36k)

12 July 04 Pacific Hydro Powers Up Philippine Hydro Project
Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro (ASX:PHY) announced today the commencement of works that will significantly increase the output of its run-of-river hydroelectric project in the Philippines, the Bakun AC Hydro projectPDF Format (25k)  

8 July 04 Pacific Hydro Response to Minister Macfarlane Energy White Paper is a Farce
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro, has today reacted with disbelief and amazement to a media release sent out yesterday by the office of Federal Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources Ian Macfarlane titled “Energy White Paper Funding Fans A Good Breeze” as the “White Paper” is viewed as a disaster for both the Australian wind industry and the Australian environment. PDF Format (25k)  

7 July 04 Open Briefing: Jeff Harding Discusses Yambuk Go-Ahead
Pacific Hydro (ASX:PHY) today announced commencement of the Yambuk Wind Farm, the first stage of its Portland Wind Project and commencement of the blade manufacturing facility in Portland Victoria. PDF Format (188k)  

7 July 04 Pacific Hydro Portland Wind Project and Blade Factory to Commence
Pacific Hydro (ASX:PHY) today announced commencement of the Yambuk Wind Farm, the first stage of its Portland Wind Project and commencement of the blade manufacturing facility in Portland Victoria. PDF Format (33k)  

6 July 04 Pacific Hydro Trading Halt
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 17.1, Pacific Hydro Limited (“Pacific Hydro”), ASX Code ‘PHY’ has imposed a trading halt in the Company’s shares on the ASX, effective from the close of the market yesterday (5 July 2004). PDF Format (12k)  

6 July 04 Premier Steve Bracks & Pacific Hydro make announcement on a significant regional development.
Premier Steve Bracks and renewable energy company Pacific Hydro are set to make an important announcement concerning a development in Portland in Victoria’s Western District. PDF Format (32k)  

21 June 04 Chilean Power Sales Contract with Saesa Group
Pacific Hydro Limited today announced the signing of a new Power Supply Agreement (PSA) for the 155 MW La Higuera Hydro Power Project on the Tinguiririca River located in central Chile. PDF Format (29k)  

17 June 04 Friendship Bridge Links People of the Philippines
Australia’s leading renewable energy company Pacific Hydro and its Philippine joint venture partner Aboitiz Group officially opened the 292 metre long, 15 metre high, Luzon Hydro Friendship Bridge for vehicles and people traffic in an inauguration ceremony today. This project will deliver significant socio-economic benefits to the people of Alilem, Ilocos Sur, a remote municipality in the northern region of the Philippines. In addition, the companies have also connected a number of remote villages to electricity for the first time. PDF Format (28k)  

15 June 04 Pacific Hydro Responds to the Federal Government's Energy Statement
Australia’s Leading renewable company Pacific Hydro (ASX: PHY) welcomes the Federal Government’s continued support for the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET) but remains disappointed that the Government has chosen not to increase the current level of 9,500 gigawatt hours of extra renewable electricity per year by 2010. PDF Format (28k)  

10 June 04 Open Briefing: Jeff Harding discusses Pacific Hydro's key issues. (188k)  

4 June 04 Pacific Hydro Joint Venture for New Hydro Project in Chile Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Limited [ASX: PHY], today announced completion of a joint venture agreement with Statkraft Norfund Power Invest (SN Power) for the joint development of the La Higuera hydro power project on the Tinguiririca River hydro power projects in central Chile. PDF Format (30k)  

25 May 04 Pacific Hydro Commences Generation at First Fiji Hydro Project.
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Limited [ASX: PHY] today announced the commencement of power generation from the 6.5 MW hydroelectric station at Wainikasou, located on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu. PDF Format (40k)  

20 Apr 04 Pacific Hydro Completes Purchase of Hydro Assets in Chile
Pacific Hydro to-day announced successful completion of the acquisition of the Coya and Pangal hydro projects from the Chilean state-owned copper company, CODELCO, for a total cost of US$75.6 million. PDF Format (26k)  

26 Mar 04 Pacific Hydro Appoints Two Non-Executive Directors
The Chairman of Pacific Hydro, Mr Bernard Wheelahan, is pleased to announce the appointment of two Non-Executive Directors to the Board of Directors, Ms Kate Spargo and Mr Geoff Coffey. PDF Format (26k)  

26 Mar 04 Appendix 3B – New Issue Announcement (65k)

25 Mar 04 Open briefing: Jeff Harding discusses Pacific Hydro outlook (123k)

18 Mar 04 Pacific Hydro Raises $14.5M
Pacific Hydro (ASX : PHY) announced today that its Share Purchase Plan (“SPP”) was well received by the Company’s shareholders, with a total of $14.5 million raised at a price of $2.72 per share. PDF Format (20k)

3 Mar 04 Luzon Hydro Arbitration
In the Pacific Hydro Limited (Pacific Hydro) Annual Report in 2003 (Note 36 to the Financial Statements), reference was made to the dispute between Luzon Hydro Corporation (LHC), a 50% owned associate company, and Transfield Philippines Inc. (TPI). PDF Format (24k)

1 Mar 04 Share Purchase Plan terms and conditions (50k)

1 Mar 04 Half Year Report 2004 (81k)

17 Feb 04 Appendix 3B (64K)

12 Feb 04 Pacific Hydro Raises $45 Million
Renewable energy company Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX: PHY) today announced it has successfully completed an institutional placement of $45 million. The equity raised will be used primarily to fund the acquisition of the company’s two recently acquired hydro projects in Chile. PDF Format (20 K)

09 Feb 04 Pacific Hydro Announces Strong Half-Year Results and Equity Raising
Renewable energy company Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX: PHY) announced today a further strong profit result for the half-year to 31 December 2003.  Net profit after tax of $20.3 million for the half-year exceeds the half-year results to 31 December 2002 of $19.7 million by 3%. PDF Format (33 k)

04 Feb 04 Pacific Hydro update: progress on South Australian Wind Farms
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Ltd (ASX: PHY), announced today that its two wind farm developments in South Australia located at Clements Gap and Shea Oak Flat have taken important steps forward in recent months. PDF Format (20 k)

19 Jan 04 Pressure mounts for increased renewable energy target
Pacific Hydro has welcomed Friday’s recommendation of the MRET review panel to retain and enhance the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target, but has urged the Government to take the advice of a multi-party Federal House of Representatives report released in November to ‘significantly increase’ the MRET.  Please see Pacific Hydro’s response to the MRET Review Panel report here. PDF Format (24 k)


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2003

22 Dec 03 Chilean Acquisition: Pacific Hydro Preferred Bidder for Hydro Assets
The Board of Directors of Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX : PHY), today announced that PHY has been named the preferred bidder for two hydro power projects being sold by the Chilean State owned copper company, Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (“CODELCO”). PDF Format (85 k)

24 Nov 03 8,000 wind fans visit Southern Hemisphere's largest wind farm
The responsible development of wind energy received a major boost over the weekend with thousands of people flocking to public open days held to mark the opening of Pacific Hydro's $76 million Challicum Hills Wind Farm, near Ararat in Victoria. PDF Format (26 k) To view pictures of the wind farm open day please visit our image gallery

13 Nov 03 Pacific Hydro opens Australia's largest wind farm
Pacific Hydro expects over 15,000 people to attend the opening of the Southern Hemisphere's largest wind farm, the 52.5 megawatt Challicum Hills Wind Farm near Ararat in Victoria. PDF Format (62 k)

7 Oct 03 More than 800 residents rally for wind energy in Portland
A crowd of more than 800 locals converged in Portland, Victoria yesterday in an overwhelming vote of community support for wind energy and Pacific Hydro's Portland Wind Project. PDF Format (27 K)

29 Sep 03 Pacific Hydro appoints new Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of Corporate Affairs and Strategy
Australias leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Limited [ASX:PHY] has appointed Kevin Holmes as its new Chief Financial Officer and Andrew Gould in the new role of General Manager Strategy and Corporate Affairs. PDF Format (25k)

18 Sep 03 Pacific Hydro Welcomes Victorian Government Support of Wind Energy
Pacific Hydro Limited has welcomed confirmation by the Victorian Government that its planning policy will protect landscape values on world renowned assets like the Great Ocean Road. PDF Format (22 k)

8 Sep 03 Unwavering Public Support for Wind Energy: 95% in 2003, 95% in 2002
Pacific Hydro has welcomed results of a national poll conducted on behalf of the Australian Wind Energy Association that has revealed a massive 95% of Australians strongly supporting (68%) or supporting (27%) building wind farms. PDF Format (22 k)

1 Sep 03 Pacific Hydro Full Year Results: Profit Growth Continues
Renewable energy company Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX : PHY) today announced continued after tax profit growth. Operating profit after tax (pre-abnormals) at $28.4M was 6% ahead of last year. 
PDF Format (116k)

29 Aug 03 Challicum Hills Debt Finance Announced
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro (ASX:PHY), today closed a $56 million nonrecourse project financing with ANZ Investment Bank and Westpac for the 52.5MW Challicum Hills Wind Farm. PDF Format (22k)

14 Aug 03 South Australia Wind Farm Gains Approval
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro Ltd [ASX: PHY], today announced plans for a wind farm at Clements Gap in South Australia of up to 67.5 megawatt (MW) capacity.  The planning application has been unanimously supported by Port Pirie Regional Council. PDF Format (72k)

28 Jul 03 First Generation at Australia's Largest Wind Farm
Clean and green electricity has started flowing from Australia’s largest wind farm, with commissioning of the first of 35 generators at Pacific Hydro’s (ASX: PHY) 52.5 megawatt Challicum Hills Wind Farm near Ararat in Victoria. PDF Format (24k)

24 Jul 03 Green Award for Philippines Hydro Station
Pacific Hydro’s (ASX: PHY) hydroelectric power station in the Philippines, the Bakun Hydro project, has been formally recognized for its clean electricity generation and major reforestation program by the Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources. PDF Format (66k)

27 Jun 03 New Chairman for Pacific Hydro
Pacific Hydro Limited advises that Mr. Kingsley Culley today resigned from his position as Chairman of the Group and as a Director of Pacific Hydro Ltd and its subsidiary companies. PDF Format (30k)

6 Jun 03 Pacific Hydro Wave Energy Joint Venture
Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX: PHY) today announced it has formed a joint venture for the research and development of a dual-purpose wave energy generator that is about to enter prototype testing stage. PDF Format (60k)

15 May 03 Pacific Hydro Joint Venture for Fijian Renewable Energy
Renewable energy generator Pacific Hydro Limited  today announced the formation of a Joint Venture company with the Fiji Electrical Authority (FEA), the Fiji Government electricity company, to develop up to 100 megawatts (MW) of hydro and wind generation capacity in Fiji.  PDF Format (130k)

13 May 03 Minister Inspects Challicum Hills Wind Farm Progress
Victorian Minister for Energy Industries and Resources, Theo Theophanous MP, today inspected progress on construction of Australia’s largest wind farm, Pacific Hydro’s 52.5 megawatt Challicum Hills Wind Farm near Ararat in Victoria.  PDF Format (102k)

9 May 03 Response to Portland Wind Project Parliamentary Allegations
There has been some negative publicity involving Pacific Hydro Limited and our Portland Wind Project in the press recently. We understand that a small number of people still oppose the project and respect their right to do so. However, our surveys have shown 88% support for the project from the Portland Community and 95% support for wind energy in Victoria.  PDF Format (66k)

5 Mar 03 First Wind Generator Erected at Challicum Hills Wind Farm
The first of 35 wind generators was erected today at Pacific Hydro Limited's Challicum Hills Wind Farm at Buangor, near Ararat. This wind generator alone will have the capacity to supply the equivalent of almost 1000 homes with clean renewable energy. PDF Format (18k) The three tower sections are bolted on top of each other. Click Here (high resolution)
The nacelle is lifted into place. Click Here (high resolution)

4 Mar 03 Pacific Hydro Half Year Results: Earnings Growth Continues
Renewable energy generator Pacific Hydro Limited [ASX: PHY] has continued its strong performance by reporting increased earnings and pre-abnormal profits for the six months to 31 December 2002. PDF Format (28k)


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2002

19 Dec 02 Fremantle Wind Farm Approved 
Australia’s leading renewable energy company Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX: PHY) announced today that planning approval for the 7.2MW Fremantle wind farm in Western Australia has been received. PDF Format (65k)

13 Dec 02 First Generation from New Hydro Development at "The Drop"
Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX: PHY) announced today that it’s new run of river hydro development located at "The Drop" near Berrigan in south central New South Wales has commenced generation. PDF Format (17k)

5 Dec 02 Pacific Hydro Achieves Top Ranking in Australian Sustainability leaders Fund 
Zurich-based investment company, Sustainable Asset Management (SAM), announced on Tuesday that Pacific Hydro (ASX: PHY), is one of four Australian companies assessed as outstanding examples of sustainability leadership, scoring highly in social, environmental and economic performance. PDF Format (85k)

21 Nov 02 Pacific Hydro and TXU Sign Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement for Portland Wind Farm 
Australia’s leading renewable energy company Pacific Hydro Limited (ASX: PHY) announced today that it has secured a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a substantial portion of its Portland Wind Farm with major energy retailer TXU. PDF Format (67k)

28 Oct 02 AEP Confirms Wind Energy Commitment 
Copy of a Letter from AEP Executive Vice President Energy Services
PDF Format (19k)

24 Oct 02 Work begins at Challicum Hills Wind Farm 
Victorian Minister for Energy, Ms Candy Broad, today launched construction of Australia’s largest wind farm, which will deliver enough electricity to power 25,000 homes and abate nearly 185,000 tonnes of greenhouse emissions. PDF Format (15k)

18 Oct 02 Resignation of Executive Director
Pacific Hydro Limited advises that Mr Roy Adair has today resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer of the Group and as a director of Pacific Hydro Limited and its subsidiary companies.PDF Format (12k)

18 Oct 02 Pacific Hydro gets Green Light from Federel Government for Portland Wind Project
Leading renewable energy company Pacific Hydro Ltd (ASX: PHY) today announced that the Federal Government has given the go-ahead for the development of the company’s wind farm at Portland, in Victoria. PDF Format (16k)

30 Sep 02 New Wind Farm Developments for Pacific Hydro 
Leading renewable energy company Pacific Hydro Ltd (ASX: PHY) today announced the completion of contracts for construction of the 52.5MW Challicum Hills Wind Farm at Buangor, near Ararat in western Victoria. PDF Format (70k)

25 Sep 02 PHY Announces Underwritten Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Pacific Hydro Limited ('PHY') today executed an agreement with Wilson HTM Corporate Finance Limited (Wilson HTM) to underwrite PHY’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (‘DRP’) for the final 2002 dividend. PDF Format (70k)

04 Sep 02 2001/02 Results & Financial Highlights
Renewable energy company Pacific Hydro Limited today announced its seventh successive year of profit growth with an after tax profit of $31.9 million, a 19% increase over the $26.9 million recorded last year. PDF Format (19k)

04 Sep 02 Appendix 4B 2001/02 
PDF Format (97k)

15 Aug 02 Portland Wind Project Approved
Australia’s leading renewable energy company, Pacific Hydro is poised to double its generating capacity following today’s State Government approval of the 180 MW Portland Wind Energy Project. PDF Format (15k)

24 Jun 02 US$14.1 Million Insurance Payout to Pacific Hydro.

12 Jun 02 Wind Power to Help Victoria's Asthmatic School Children

3 Jun 02 Pacific Hydro Receives Prestigious Environment Award

29 May 02 ASX & Media: US Electricity Giant Committed to Pacific Hydro: New Board Appointment

7 Mar 02 Wind Energy Preferred Electricity Option

26 Feb 02 ASX & Media: Preferred Wind Turbine Supplier Announced

25 Feb 02 ASX & Media: Pacific Hydro Continues Strong Growth: Half Year Profit

30 Jan 02 ASX & Media: Electricity Project in Chile for Pacific Hydro


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2001

16 Oct 01 Pacific Hydro Granted Approval for Challicum Hills Wind Farm

28 Aug 01 Summary Financial Highlights for Year Ending 30 June 2001

28 Aug 01 ASX & Media: Strong Profit Growth for Pacific Hydro

15 Aug 01 Sale of Interest in Bay of Plenty Electricity Business in New Zealand

10 Aug 01 Pacific Hydro Seeks Approval for Challicum Hills Wind Farm in Western Victoria

10 Aug 01 Australia's Largest Wind Farm to be Opened by Victorian Premier Today

17 July 01 "Catch the Wind" community day expects large turn out for wind farm in Western Victoria

3 April 01 U.S Stance on Kyoto Will Not Harm Renewable Energy Market

27 Feb 01 Half Year ASX & Media Release : Strong Profit Growth

27 Feb 01 Summary Financial Highlights for the Half Year Ending 31 December 2000


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2000

13 Nov 00 Pacific Hydro Announcement: Wind Farm Development

29 Sep 00 Pacific Hydro Philippines Power Station Operating

29 Aug 00 ASX Announcement: Highlights for 1999/2000 Year

29 Aug 00 Fifth Consecutive Profit Rise for Pacific Hydro

6 Mar 00 Summary of Half Year Financial Highlights

6 Mar 00 Fourth Consecutive Half Year Profit Rise for Pacific Hydro

6 Mar 00 ASX Announcement: Half Year Results


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