Future of gas

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Our commitment to the future of gas in New Zealand

At Firstgas, part of Clarus, we recognise that New Zealand’s energy sector is evolving as the country works toward a net-zero carbon future. That’s why we’re investing in renewable gas projects, from upgrading biogas into biomethane to trialling hydrogen blending, to help achieve this goal.

As we transition to a renewable energy future, natural gas will continue to play an important role, even as more renewable sources, including renewable gas, are introduced. Through extensive research and close monitoring of international progress, we are charting a path toward cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.

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Upgrading biogas to biomethane

One promising renewable gas is biomethane. Produced by upgrading biogas from organic waste, biomethane is chemically identical to natural gas. In fact, we’ve built a biomethane upgrade facility that upgrades Ecogas’ biogas into renewable gas, which is blended into the Firstgas network, near Taupo.