The Government consulted on a proposal to increase the use of sustainable liquid biofuels in New Zealand to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport. The discussion document, produced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Transport, outlined a proposal to put in place a sustainable biofuels obligation.
The renewable share of electricity generation was at 87.5% in the March quarter of 2023. This is the highest share for a March quarter since 1996, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
The Government is partnering with New Zealand Steel to deliver New Zealand’s largest emissions reduction project to date, with half of the coal being used at Glenbrook steel to be replaced with electricity to recycle scrap steel.
New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals has granted an offshore petroleum exploration permit after a court-ordered reconsideration and released the Block Offer 2020 Invitation for Bids for onshore petroleum exploration in Taranaki.
The renewable share of electricity generation is at its highest level on record, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
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