PUBLICATIONS
Please find below media releases, submissions, reports and newsletters from GasNZ, GANZ and LPGA.
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Crown Minerals Amendment Bill
GasNZ supports the Bill’s repeal of the offshore exploration ban, and notes further steps that would support an orderly energy transition on New Zealand’s journey to net zero emissions by 2050.
Gas supply for households and small businesses
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.
Industry call for cross-party consensus
GasNZ and leaders from 11 other energy and resources organisations have signed a joint letter urging political leaders to join forces on a critical issue: the future of New Zealand's energy.
New Zealand’s 2nd Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2)
We understand that current Government policy does not contemplate any restriction on new connections to existing natural gas networks or LPG.
Shaping a new regulatory regime for CCUS
GasNZ submission on the Minister for Energy's proposal to implement a CCUS regulatory regime in New Zealand.
Role of gas in energy security recognised
The recent updating of the standard for reticulated natural gas by Standards New Zealand allows renewable gases to be injected into gas pipelines.
Update of standard allows biomethane to be injected
The recent updating of the standard for reticulated natural gas by Standards New Zealand allows renewable gases to be injected into gas pipelines.
Gas remains the energy of choice for nearly half of New Zealand homes
Most residential gas consumers would only replace their existing gas appliances such as water heaters, cooktops or space heaters if they break down, according to a report from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA).
Wine boss harvests CE role at GasNZ
GasNZ is pleased to announce Jeffrey Clarke as its new Chief Executive, effective March 2024.
CCC’s Draft Advice on 2nd Emissions Reduction Plan
GasNZ submission to the Climate Change Commission’s draft advice on the Second Emissions Reduction Plan 2026-2030
Gas Transition Plan issues paper
GasNZ submission to MBIE on the Gas Transition Plan issues paper
Time for a national discussion on gas
GasNZ welcomes the Government’s release of its Gas Transition Plan Issues Paper on 9 August
Matariki and a renewable gas future
GasNZ teamed up with the BusinessNZ Energy Council last night to commemorate Matariki with a vision for New Zealand’s renewable energy future - and the critical role low-carbon, renewable gas can play in this.
Long-term funding for Ara Ake good for renewable gas
GasNZ welcomes today’s announcement from Ara Ake – New Zealand’s future energy research centre – that it has received an additional $70 million of funding over 10 years from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
World LPG Day and the future of LPG
Today’s World LPG Day 2023 marks the contribution LPG plays in New Zealand, and the pivotal role it will have in decarbonising New Zealand homes, businesses and the many everyday activities we take for granted.
Households, businesses could face extra $7bn in energy costs
Households, businesses could face extra $7bn in energy costs