Future of gas

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Our commitment to the future of gas in New Zealand

New Zealand’s energy sector is evolving as the country works toward a net-zero carbon future. As the nation transitions to a renewable energy future, natural gas will continue to play an important role, even as more renewable sources, including renewable gas, are introduced.

Firstgas is part of a group of energy companies called Clarus, who invest in research and development in renewables, and closely monitors international progress. Together with Clarus, Firstgas is helping chart a path toward cleaner, more efficient energy through solutions such as upgrading biogas into biomethane, and trialling hydrogen blending.

Renewable Gases Pathway Diagram

Renewable gas pathway

Today, we’re committed to delivering natural gas to New Zealand households and businesses, while steadily advancing toward renewable energy solutions. Each step we take today brings us closer to a future where our network delivers a wider range of lower-carbon gases.

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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.