On October 17 2024, First Renewables, in partnership with Ecogas confirmed that the First Renewables biogas upgrade facility, located at the Ecogas Reporoa Organics Processing Facility was flowing renewable gas in a pipeline. James Irvine, General Manager of Future Fuels at Clarus hailed the moment as an historic milestone for the country’s gas pipeline infrastructure. “We are thrilled to confirm that renewable gas is now flowing through a Firstgas pipeline for the first time, marking a pivotal moment not only for the gas industry but for New Zealand’s journey towards a sustainable, low-carbon energy future,” Irvine said.

Project overview
First Renewables, in partnership with Ecogas, began delivering renewable gas into New Zealand’s Firstgas pipeline from the biogas upgrade facility at the Ecogas Reporoa Organics Processing Facility on October 17 2024.
Location
Ecogas Reporoa Organics Processing Facility
Year
2024