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Diesel Users To Pay For New Standards At The Pump

Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 12:16 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says with diesel consumption expected to decline in the coming years, investment in diesel assets is challenged and may become obsolete. More >>

Resource Management Reform Set To Streamline Desperately Needed Thermal Generation

Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 9:22 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa

We’re pleased to see the government working from the basis that the clear allocation of property rights is a fundamental tenet of a well-functioning economy. This is critical to unlocking the investment we need to thrive and grow. More >>

High Renewable Generation Masks Mounting Deindustrialisation Crisis

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 2:59 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Chief Executive John Carnegie says focusing on reduced quarterly emissions masks the impact of lower demand and higher prices, resulting in deindustrialisation. As a result, energy use decreased across most categories in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 ... More >>

CCUS Announcements Move New Zealand Toward A Lower Emission Future

Friday, 21 February 2025, 1:48 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

CCUS projects are an essential technology for meeting our emissions goals. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has previously stated that CCUS is "unavoidable" for countries aiming to achieve net emission reduction targets. More >>

New Flexibility Product Protects Kiwi Businesses From Spiking Electricity Prices

Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 4:55 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

"Providing a new insurance policy for wholesale market participants means our major exporters and regional employers will have more options to manage and avoid price spikes when the sun isn’t shining, hydro lake levels are low, and the wind isn’t ... More >>

Energy Resources Aotearoa Welcomes New Minister Of Energy

Friday, 24 January 2025, 10:03 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says he is hopeful that Minister Watts will continue to collaborate across Government to provide clear direction on New Zealand’s energy system aspirations. More >>

New Report Demonstrates Tangible Emissions Reductions By Energy Sector Participants

Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 3:18 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

The second annual update of the Energy Resources Sector Net Zero Accord, Powering Our Low-emissions Future, shows tangible actions that signatories are taking to measure, understand, and reduce their emissions in a practical and realistic manner. More >>

Energy Resources Aotearoa Welcomes New Climate Change Commission Chair

Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:51 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says appointing a proven leader with a distinguished career in governance will reset the Commission’s focus to pragmatic climate solutions for New Zealand’s future. More >>

Gas Scenarios Cold Comfort To Energy Users

Thursday, 28 November 2024, 2:35 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says the data shows what Kiwis already know - New Zealand faces a natural gas shortage that risks blackouts and threatens the competitiveness of our exporters. More >>

NZ Innovating Towards Energy Security With Supercritical Geothermal Technology

Thursday, 14 November 2024, 10:30 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa

As a domestic energy source, SCGT could reduce our dependence on imported coal and deliver reliable electricity at affordable prices, whatever the weather. More >>

STEMFest Taranaki Primary Schools Science And Engineering Fair 2024

Friday, 8 November 2024, 3:54 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

This year’s STEMFest saw an exciting array of projects covering a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines, from environmental sustainability and robotics to health science and engineering design. More >>

Energy Resources Aotearoa Welcomes Pragmatic Approach In Electricity GPS

Friday, 11 October 2024, 5:10 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Chief Executive John Carnegie says, "This is a welcome dose of pragmatism and the direction we need as we transition to a low-carbon electrified economy. More >>

The Crown Minerals Amendment Bill Helps, But More Is Needed To Make A Difference

Monday, 7 October 2024, 12:45 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Chief Executive John Carnegie says the changes are a positive start. However, there are still further challenges to overcome, so New Zealand isn’t seen as a risky place to invest. More >>

Energy Resources Aotearoa Welcomes Crown Minerals Amendment Bill

Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 9:14 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa

"This Bill provides a more balanced pathway for investment and enables reliable, home-grown energy that can secure New Zealand’s energy future." More >>

Massive Increase In Coal-fired Generation Proof That Gas Is Needed To Fuel New Zealand’s Future

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 4:30 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

New data from the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows that between April and June this year, coal-based electricity generation increased over 500% from the same quarter last year. Energy Resources Chief Executive John ... More >>

New Zealand Natural Gas Is A Cheaper, Faster, And More Reliable Way To Power Our Future

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:28 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

The best solution for short and medium-term gas supply is continued investment in existing domestic gas fields. Our preference is for any investment in natural gas to be in New Zealand’s infrastructure, skills and capability, not in foreign workers ... More >>

Methanex Helps Keep Lights On But Underlying Problems Remain

Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 4:59 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says today’s announcement that Methanex has closed its operation until the end of October is great news for the country’s short-term electricity needs but masks an energy system in crisis. More >>

Energy Sector Welcomes Release Of Vocation Education And Training Proposals

Friday, 2 August 2024, 7:51 am | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the release of the Government’s proposals to redesign the vocational education and training system. More >>

New Zealand Gas Production Freefall Imperils Our Economic Future

Thursday, 11 July 2024, 12:48 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Aotearoa warns that without urgent investment in new exploration, New Zealand faces an uncertain and unaffordable energy future. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says: More >>

Carbon Capture Utilisation And Storage Framework Game-changing For New Zealand’s Decarbonisation

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 5:59 pm | Energy Resources Aotearoa

Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the release of the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment consultation on a Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) framework for New Zealand. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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