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Low hydro lake levels require continued reliance on coal and gas for electricity

12 December 2024

The latest Energy Quarterly release from the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows the difference weather conditions can make to energy generation in New Zealand.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Strengthened fuel reserves to help support economic stability

15 October 2024

The Government has announced that New Zealand’s fuel resilience is being strengthened to ensure people and goods keep moving and connected to the world in case of disruptions.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Next steps for enabling more offshore renewable energy generation

09 October 2024

The Government is progressing legislation to implement a new offshore renewable energy generation regime which will support investment in, and delivery of, clean energy at scale.

Energy

Seeking feedback on applying the consumer data right to banking and electricity

02 September 2024

The government is progressing the development of a ‘consumer data right’ to give individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data. This is done through the Customer and Product Data Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament and is now before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee.

Energy Financial markets and advisers Consumer protection Government

Gas production forecast to fall below demand

11 July 2024

Natural gas production in New Zealand is expected to drop below demand, according to the latest oil and gas reserves data released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE).

Energy Energy and natural resources

More wind and solar generation needed to meet future demand

03 July 2024

Aotearoa New Zealand will require new generation to meet future electricity demand, according to the latest Electricity Demand and Generation Scenarios (EDGS) report released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) today.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

MBIE stands up Gas Security Response Group

10 May 2024

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today convened the first meeting of the Gas Security Response Group.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Final stage of Tui Project oil field decommissioning to begin

09 February 2024

The 117m construction support vessel, Sapura Constructor, will arrive in New Plymouth tomorrow in preparation for removing the last of the Tui Oil Field’s infrastructure.

Energy

Record wind generation for September quarter

14 December 2023

Increased capacity helped with record electricity generation from wind between July and September 2023, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

EV charging strategy released

09 October 2023

The Government has launched the electric vehicle charging strategy: 'Charging our future: National electric vehicle charging strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand'.

Energy Energy and natural resources

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