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 …
Archive for July, 2009
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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