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Your go-to place for everything gas. Whether you're after resources to share with customers, updates on local and international projects, or insights into where gas is heading, including renewables, you'll find it all here. We’re here to support your business with the latest on the role of gas today and into the future as we move towards a lower-carbon New Zealand.
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Renewable gas flows in New Zealand pipeline for the first time
First Renewables, in partnership with Ecogas confirmed today that the First Renewables biogas upgrade facility, located at the Ecogas Reporoa Organics Processing Facility is now in production.
Key milestone reached in NZ’s first hydrogen blending project
Firstgas is one step closer to commencing New Zealand’s first Hydrogen Blending Pilot with WorkSafe granting two exemptions to Firstgas to enable the project to move forward.
Firstgas appeals Commerce Commissions input methodologies decision
Firstgas announced today it has filed an appeal of the Commerce Commission’s input methodologies (IM) decisions released in December 2023.
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Can your appliances run safely on renewable gas?
We are actively researching, innovating, and investing in future fuels, this includes a future with renewable gas. Over time, we plan to help New Zealand transition to a net zero carbon future, this involves decarbonising our gas pipeline by blending renewable gases like biomethane and hydrogen.
Why do chefs love cooking with gas?
When it comes to professional kitchens, gas ranges are the number one cooking method of choice – by a wide margin.
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.
Why we're planning a small pilot 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.
Global demand for gas just keeps growing
Gas storage and flexibility is vital to support the generation of renewable electricity, particularly in the winter months, over peak demand periods, and is becoming more important with the addition of new variable wind and solar generation capacity.
Why is natural gas important?
Gas helps to fill the gap in meeting energy demand when the wind doesn’t blow, the sun does not shine, and when lake levels are low.