Gas
Claims Oil And Gas Exploration ban cost billions
The oil and gas industry group Pepanz, claims that right before government's ban on new offshore permits was introduced interest in oil and gas had begun to recover meaning that New Zealand… Audio
The end of oil - is it ending overseas investment?
We may be world-leading in banning oil exploration permits but is New Zealand prematurely cutting off interest from overseas investers? Audio
Oil, gas changes: Jones labels Bridges 'Chicken Licken'
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says he expects more than $100 million of the regional development fund to end up in Taranaki over the next three-years to help the region's economy… Audio
PM's oil and gas comments 'create uncertainty' in Taranaki
Taranaki Engineering Consortium chairman Pat Hills says the prime minister's comments about the long-term future of oil and gas exploration are unsettling, and an end to exploration would impact on… Audio
Consumer NZ 'alarmist' with claim gas is running out
The plumbing and gas fittting industry is pouring scorn on claims that gas will run out soon in New Zealand and people need to think twice before buying gas-fired appliances. Consumer New Zealand… Audio
Warning gas will run out soon met with scorn by industry
The plumbing and gas fitting industry is pouring scorn on claims that gas will run out soon in New Zealand.
Gas customers set to make savings.
Gas consumers look set to get an average 6 percent cut in the price of their monthly bill.
Yes, you CAN complain about electricity and gas
Do you know your rights if you have a power complaint? We're talking about things like savings that don't materialise, misleading bills, the quality of supply and problems with switching providers.
…Supply of gas expected to get tighter
The supply of gas is expected to become tighter, with wholesale prices to rise from 2020. Audio
Buffer zones should be case-by-case - energy industry
Buffer zones around oil and gas installations in Taranaki should be considered on a case-by-case basis, an industry lobby group says.
Helium find
MRI scanners, welding, industrial leak detection, nuclear energy and party balloons; all uses for helium gas. But there have been worries about shortages of supply, growing demand and rising prices… Audio
NZ Oil & Gas posts big loss after oil price slump
The slump in world oil prices has led to a large loss for New Zealand's biggest oil and gas explorer.
The search for oil and gas in NZ slips down a gear.
The search for oil and gas in New Zealand is moving down a gear. Audio
NZ Oil & Gas's developed Kupe reserves up by a third
New Zealand Oil and Gas says a marked rise in the estimates of the developed reserves in the Kupe oil and gas field off the Taranaki coast will save the owners an estimated $180 million in capital… Audio
Forget brand loyalty: Kiwis become brand promiscuous
The gas industry has joined phone companies, banks and electricity suppliers in feeling the sting of the fickle consumer.
Greenpeace's campaign against Shell Arctic drilling
Royal Dutch Shell has stopped Arctic oil and gas exploration off the coast of Alaska after disappointing results from a key well in the Chukchi Sea. Audio
NZ's oil, gas and mining in for continuing hard times
New Zealand's oil, gas and mining industries are in for harder times with lower prices and higher costs hitting all sectors although there may be a bit of a glow for gold miners. Audio
Govt. officials say Maui field should be pumping gas past 2030
Government officials say the Maui field should be pumping gas past 2030, this emerged as Shell Todd Oil Services sought approval from the Environmental Protection Authority to keep operating the… Audio
NZ Oil & Gas doesn't expect to get all of Cue Energy
New Zealand Oil and Gas isn't expecting to be successful in gaining all of Cue Energy but is hopeful of increasing its control. Audio
Energy Minister says NZ plays big role in climate change talks
Simon Bridges is the Minister of Energy and Resources and Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues. Audio