Firstgas, part of Clarus, together with GasNet, Nova Energy, Powerco, and Vector, has reached a key milestone in New Zealand’s first hydrogen blending pilot. Fourteen households in Te Horo, on the Kāpiti Coast, are now receiving a gas blend containing 10% hydrogen by volume, delivered through the existing gas distribution network.
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Firstgas Group commend climate change commission for retaining energy options
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.
Firstgas Group announces plan to decarbonise gas pipeline network in New Zealand
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.
Maui and me: Ex-pipeline worker flies over gas pipeline he helped to build more than 40 years ago
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 Group and Hiringa Energy have sights set on advancing green hydrogen, together
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.
Industry leaders collaborate to solve global energy challenges
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.
Firstgas’ Ahuroa upgrade provides flexible gas supply to support renewable energy
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.
Mark Ratcliffe appointed new chair of First Gas
First Gas Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Ratcliffe as the Chair of its Board.