The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 was enacted on 5 August 2025. The Act removes the ban on new oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki and signals the Government’s intent to reinvigorate investment in petroleum exploration.
On this page you can find data tables for gas production, transformation, and consumption in New Zealand, as well as information about the physical infrastructure and industry governance.
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.
Unlocking the potential of natural and orange hydrogen development in New Zealand offers opportunities for energy resilience, innovation and economic growth.
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The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.
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