GasNZ has produced first aid and clinical advice for the treatment of cold LPG burns.

A Standard that’s integral to the distribution of gas across New Zealand – both for natural gas and LPG networks – is being comprehensively reviewed to bring it up to date.

GasNZ's LPG training and certification system continues to be high demand - both its online resources and tests and its portfolio of printed workbooks and guides.

This month’s Australian Renewable Fuels Week conference in Sydney highlighted the tangible momentum of the domestic bioenergy sector across the Tasman.

GasNZ chief executive Jeffrey Clarke recently spoke to the Environment Select Committee about renewable gas, and its huge potential in New Zealand. 

Natural gas is critical to the New Zealand energy system according to the chief executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), Marcos Pelenur. 

As Powerco notices a distinct pickup in interest in biogas from New Zealand companies and local bodies, it has expanded its renewable gas team to five.

After being given clearance by the Commerce Commission at the end of last year, Elgas has just concluded the purchase of Vector’s LPG assets including its Ongas business and its 60.25 per cent controlling share in Liquigas.

With 2664 qualified gasfitters in New Zealand, the country is 38 percent short of where it needs to be according to Greg Wallace, chief executive of the Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association

When trying to rapidly restore the basic necessities of life after natural disasters such as earthquakes, LPG has repeatedly proven its value as a fuel for cooking, heating, boiling water or generating electricity.

The ability and viability of importing liquid natural gas (LNG) economically into New Zealand presents a great option for responding to dry winters for power generation according to an energy sector analyst.

GasNZ chief executive Jeffrey Clarke says household natural gas users can take heart from the latest gas supply and demand report issued by the Gas Industry Company (GIC) today.

Natural gas has been coming from Taranaki since the 1970s, but before this, gas – often known as ‘town' or ‘coal' gas – was produced locally at 50 different locations all over the country.

Despite declining indigenous production, New Zealand’s LPG sector has the potential to contribute much more to New Zealand’s energy system than it currently does, according to John Kidd, director of research at Enerlytica.

Converting farm waste into renewable gas and other valuable products might be made more economically viable in New Zealand with the help of new processing technology and operational methodology.

The last few months have been a “dumpster fire” for natural gas supply in New Zealand, attendees at GasNZ’s recent industry forum ‘Gas Matters’ were candidly told.

One of the universally acclaimed highlights of GasNZ’s Forum 2024 was the panel discussion on the first day.

Firstgas is one step closer to commencing New Zealand’s first hydrogen blending pilot with WorkSafe granting two exemptions to Firstgas to enable the project to move forward.

With the Government only allowing five days for consultation and submissions on its Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, GasNZ provided a brief response last week.

Gas supply concerns have made some existing customers who rely on gas for heating and cooking nervous about gas’s availability in the future, according to Jeffrey Clarke, chief executive of GasNZ.