Archive for July, 2009

An Uncomfortable Question For Key

Speculation in Christchurch media Meridian Energy is about to be privatised was well over the top and drew a denial from John Key, which …

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Explorers Need To Tap Coal Seam Gas “Sweet Spots”

Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee is enthusiastic about the future of a coal seam gas industry in NZ which he says has the potential to …

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The Valero-Marsden Point Fit – Refinery In Takeover Sights

• NZ’s only oil refinery in play.
• Just as the “strategic asset” test is axed.
• Strong strategic fit for potential bidder.
The Marsden Point oil …

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Warm-Up Scheme Hits Twin Targets

The Warm Up NZ scheme, which began on July 1 and is being run by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, appears to be …

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UN To Investigate Rules On Shipping Emissions

The UN is discussing rules to cut rising emission of greenhouse gas from shipping. The International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Environment Committee is drawing up …

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Grid Operator Engaged In Huge Upgrade Programme

National grid operator Transpower, moving into the building phase of a 10-year upgrading programme, has $2bn worth of projects now in various stages of …

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Could Hoki-1 Lead To The “Saudi Of The Deep South”?

“The biggest oil story of 2010″ is how the large Hoki-1 oil prospect 150km off the north-west of New Plymouth is being described in …

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Energy Retailers Now Slammed For Actually Being Competitive

In the unloved world of electricity retailing, it is almost inevitable evidence of serious competition for retail customers would be reported as a waste …

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Smith Under Pressure On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target

• 40% by 2020 campaign has legs.
• Target impossible, says Smith.
• Farm lobby out of step.
Public meetings in urban centres will have left Environment …

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Maori Look At Geothermal Power Development

Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee says he would welcome Maori investment in geothermal power generation in the North Island. He says the geothermal resource is …

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Weldon Tells SOEs Pretend You’re About To Be Sold

NZX CEO Mark Weldon has given SOE directors a strong serve at a Treasury briefing on SOE performance, telling them they should drop their …

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Inevitable Delay For Stationary Energy ETS Start – Smith

• Jan 2010 timetable “never achievable.”
• Cross-party talks to ease ETS timetable.
• 2020 target consultation starts.
Climate Change Minister Nick Smith’s acknowledgement the Emissions Trading …

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