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Biomethane action plan could meet half of NZ’s natural gas demand by 2050

A new strategy from GasNZ highlights how renewable gas made from organic waste could help strengthen New Zealand’s energy security while reducing emissions. 

Biomethane could be a core part of New Zealand’s renewable energy supply by 2035 and meet up to half of natural gas demand by 2050, according to the newly released Biomethane Strategy and Action Plan. 

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    • Community
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    Supporting age concern to build positivity

    One of the latest initiatives Clarus is supporting through our Community Partnership Fund is a sponsorship for Age Concern Taranaki.

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    • Community
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    Supporting Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving Club to keep our beaches safe

    On a busy summer day at Fitzroy Beach, most people are thinking about the surf, the sun, and time with family. In the background, a team of volunteer lifeguards is watching every wave, ready to act when something goes wrong.

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    • Biomethane
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    Biomethane action plan could meet half of NZ’s natural gas demand by 2050

    A new strategy from GasNZ highlights how renewable gas made from organic waste could help strengthen New Zealand’s energy security while reducing emissions. Biomethane could be a core part of New Zealand’s renewable energy supply by 2035 and meet up to half of natural gas demand by 2050, according to the newly released Biomethane Strategy and Action Plan.

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    • Community
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    Supporting the energy sector fishing competition

    Firstgas was proud to support this year’s Energy Sector Fishing Competition over Summer, an event that brings together people from across the energy sector while giving back to the local New Plymouth community. Although we didn’t have a Firstgas team on the water this year, we were pleased to come on board as a sponsor and see the positive impact the competition delivered.

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    • Sustainability
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    Sustainability report highlights progress and commitment to NZ's energy future

    Clarus has released its 2025 Sustainability report, outlining the steps the company is taking to care for the environment, support communities and evolve the way it delivers energy across New Zealand.

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    How Australia and the EU are using imported LNG to combat power shortages

    Governments in New Zealand, Australia and Europe are investing in LNG import infrastructure to strengthen energy security during periods of supply constraint.

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    Milly’s momentum builds towards her goal of the 2028 Paralympics

    Since we first shared Milly’s journey toward the 2028 Paralympics, she has wasted no time turning ambition into action. The 2026 season is already shaping up to be something special, with records broken, milestones reached, and a new chapter about to begin.

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    • Natural gas
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    Working hard this Waitangi weekend to keep the gas flowing

    Across New Zealand this Waitangi weekend, meals will still be cooked with gas, hot showers will be flowing and businesses that rely on continuous energy will keep operating. For most people, it all happens seamlessly.

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    • Natural gas
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    A stronger gas market will help keep energy prices down, says BCG report

    An independent Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, Energy to Grow: Securing New Zealand’s Future, finds that strengthening the gas market, securing backup fuel for electricity generation and continuing to build renewables at pace could lower wholesale electricity prices in New Zealand.

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    Clarus supports Powering Change as energy transition progresses

    Clarus supports Powering Change, an industry-led platform that brings together clear, accessible information on how New Zealand, Aotearoa’s energy transition is progressing.

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    Planning for reliability during New Zealand’s energy transition

    Renewable electricity supplies most of New Zealand’s power, but its availability can vary and as the energy system evolves, having a range of options will help support a smooth transition and ensure energy remains available, affordable, and reliable when it matters most.

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    • Community
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    Supporting our communities during Christmas

    Over the Christmas period, Clarus teams across the motu (country) supported a range of community initiatives aimed at helping whānau during a particularly busy and challenging time of year.

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    First ever Hydrogen Blending Pilot completed in NZ 

    New Zealand’s first ever hydrogen blending pilot was carried out in Te Horo on the Kāpiti Coast from June to early October this year. Led by Firstgas (part of Clarus), the pilot involved blending green hydrogen with natural gas into the existing natural gas pipeline. 

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    Clarus Wins Deloitte Top 200 Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award 2025

    Clarus was incredibly proud to be named the winner of the Deloitte Top 200 Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award for 2025.

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    Clarus’ support of the Taranaki STEMFest helps inspire next generation of innovators

    Clarus recently supported the 2025 Energy Skills Aotearoa – Science Fair (STEMFest) in Taranaki through our Community Partnership Fund. Held in New Plymouth on 12–13 November, this unique event is the only energy and science fair for primary-aged children in Taranaki and Clarus’ gold sponsorship helped make this event possible for over 230 students from 13 schools across the region.

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    Richie McCaw & iSPORT bring good energy to Clarus

    Clarus welcomed Richie McCaw, former All Blacks captain and co-founder of the iSPORT Foundation, to our Bell Block site in Taranaki, as part of our partnership with iSPORT through the Good Energy Fund.

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