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Hydrogen has a vital role to play as Aotearoa’s transition to a zero-carbon future and Firstgas Group is investigating the role of hydrogen and what we will need to do for our network to carry hydrogen in the future.

As Kiwis, we love the benefits gas brings. Think instant heat, endless hot water, and cooking with a flame. Based in the energy-rich region of Taranaki, Firstgas connects over 300,000 homes and 19,000 businesses and industries, to gas.

Humans have been capturing wind energy for thousands of years – from sailing ships to wind-powered water pumps to windmills.

Clarus (formally Firstgas Group) welcomes James Irvine, General Manager Future Fuels, who will lead a newly established and dedicated Future Fuels Team in the development and implementation of Clarus (formally Firstgas Group) renewable energy strategy.

Clarus (Formally Firstgas Group) says the Climate Change Commission has delivered a final recommendation that acknowledges the important role zero carbon gas may have in reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions by 2050.

A plan to decarbonise New Zealand's gas pipeline network by transitioning from natural gas to hydrogen has been announced, ensuring Kiwis can continue to have their hot showers, cooking hobs - and barbecues - in a zero-carbon future.

Commissioned in 1973, Parker, 75, was one of the original bulldozer operators during construction as the pipeline snaked 299km from the Oaonui Production Station, south of New Plymouth, under farmland, over steep ridges, across gullies and under riverbeds, to the Huntly Power Station, south of Auckland,

Firstgas and Hiringa Energy have their sights set on the development of a green hydrogen economy and today announced a collaboration agreement that will support New Zealand’s objectives to further advance this.

Beca, EECA, Clarus (Formally Firstgas Group) and Fonterra are backing a study to assess the potential of raw biogas by treating it so it becomes a possible substitute for natural gas.

Clarus (formally Firstgas Group) company, Flexgas today announced the completion of an upgrade to its Ahuroa gas storage facility in Taranaki, which will provide greater flexibility and security of gas supply to support New Zealand’s growing renewable electricity generation fleet.

First Gas Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Ratcliffe as the Chair of its Board.