Firstgas, part of Clarus, are investing in the long-term health of our pipeline network. In Awakau, Taranaki, our team completed a complex repair on the Maui pipeline using innovative BISEP technology, the first time this tool has been used in New Zealand.
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Why we're planning a small pilot to blend hydrogen into the Firstgas pipeline
Firstgas is getting closer to commencing New Zealand’s first Hydrogen blending pilot, with support from its partners Vector, Powerco, Nova Energy and GasNet. We plan to blend a small amount of hydrogen, a type of renewable gas, with natural gas into the existing natural gas pipeline in Te Horo.
German ‘hydrogen island’ reaches 30% green blending target
A gas blending trial in Germany is on track to reach a 30% hydrogen injection rate, cutting carbon emissions for 30 local homeowners. The blended gas is being delivered to an area in a town of standalone family homes, known as the Oehringen ‘hydrogen island’.
Hydrogen blending gains momentum
Renewable green hydrogen with zero emissions is set to change the way we use gas.
The future of gas is changing, and we’re right behind it
Clarus are the energy experts. As a leader in New Zealand’s energy sector, Clarus has the future of gas in our sights while at the same time making sure our customers are delivered natural gas and LPG safely and reliably, right now.
Hydrogen blending: A step on the path to net zero
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.
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