As Kiwis, we love the benefits gas brings. Summer barbies, instant heat, endless hot water, and cooking with a flame. But Kiwis also love our clean, green environment – and want to see New Zealand reach its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Thanks to our research and monitoring of international efforts, we’re planning our route towards distributing more energy efficient renewable gas in the future.
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As an energy for homes and businesses, gas has many advantages and benefits. From cooking, to keeping us warm and heating our water. Our news and blog hub will keep you up to date on the benefits of gas today and as we look to the future of renewable gas.
The future of biogas
There’s huge potential for biogas in New Zealand – from energy to waste to agriculture, it can make a big contribution to our emissions-reduction efforts.
What is pigging
Gas pipeline’s provide us with a safe and efficient way to flow natural gas, but they do need to be properly maintained, inspected regularly and kept clean. There can be some erosion of the pipes, and deposits can build up inside them.
Why we're planning to blend hydrogen into the Firstgas pipeline
Firstgas is getting closer to commencing New Zealand’s first Hydrogen blending pilot, and planning to blend a small amount of hydrogen, a type of renewable gas, with natural gas into the existing natural gas pipeline in Te Horo.
Upgrading SCADA, the ‘nerve centre’ of the gas transmission network
Firstgas is working on an important project to upgrade its SCADA system, which is the ‘nerve centre’ of the gas transmission network. The new system will enhance network reliability, operational resilience and adapt to the evolving needs of the business.
The potential of renewable gas to power Kiwi homes
Gas is here to stay, evolving toward a cleaner future. From cooking and heating to industrial processes, it has become an essential part of our homes, restaurants, and industries. It's reassuring to know that gas is transitioning to renewable gas.
Pre-85 pipeline replacement programme underway
Firstgas is committed to ensuring the safety, reliability, and longevity of our gas distribution pipeline network. Some pipelines that were installed prior to 1985 can be prone to possible weakness and we have a replacement programme underway to fix these issues.
Reliable, safe and secure: how we’re managing our assets
Here at Firstgas, it’s our job to operate more than 2,500km of gas transmission pipelines and nearly 5,000km of gas distribution pipelines. Together, they provide gas to over 67,000 customers throughout the North Island.
Living and working near our pipelines
The safety of people is our number one priority at Firstgas. Whenever you are planning work near our high pressure transmission or distribution gas pipelines, it's important to follow the correct safety and notification process to protect yourself and the people around you.
The future is flowing with a pioneering hydrogen blending pilot
Firstgas is getting closer to commencing New Zealand’s first Hydrogen blending pilot, with support from its partners Vector, Powerco, Nova Energy and GasNet. Firstgas will be blending and testing a mix of hydrogen and natural gas in a handful of Kiwi homes. This milestone project is a New Zealand-first and marks a turning point in clean energy innovation, helping our country take another step towards decarbonisation and a net zero carbon energy future.