New Zealand

Envision Energy enters strategic partnership with ANZ to support its expansion in Australia

Envision Energy strengthens its commercial strategy in Australia through a new agreement with ANZ to finance energy projects and develop local supply chains in renewables.

New Zealand allows offshore gas and oil exploration again after six-year ban

New Zealand lifts its 2018 ban on offshore gas and oil exploration, aiming to boost energy security and attract new investment in the sector.

Global geothermal investments projected to reach $13.56bn by 2030

The rise in investments and the boom in binary cycle technologies are placing geothermal energy at the heart of global energy strategies, driven by heat pump demand and Asian ambitions.
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New Zealand Energy Corp reports Q1 2025 financial results

New Zealand Energy Corp. (NZEC) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, posting a net loss of $994,550 while focusing on production recovery and gas storage development projects.

Next-generation geothermal technologies gain global credibility

Advances in enhanced and closed-loop geothermal systems are drawing growing interest from governments and tech giants, despite critical cost reductions still needed for competitiveness.

TAG Oil sells New Zealand oil royalty interests for USD 2.5 mn

Canadian company TAG Oil has completed the sale of its interests in five production permits in New Zealand to Kiwi Royalty Limited, for a total consideration of up to USD 2.5 mn.
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TAG Oil sells New Zealand royalty interests for USD 2.5 mn to fund 2025

TAG Oil has signed a definitive agreement to sell its royalty interests in New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its cash position ahead of its planned investments for 2025.

Lightsource bp signs 10 power purchase agreements totalling 1.3 GW in 2024

Lightsource bp has signed 10 power purchase agreements in 2024, representing 1.3 gigawatts of capacity, spanning Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region.

New Zealand Energy Corp. accelerates the gas storage project at Tariki

New Zealand Energy Corp. (NZEC) confirms significant progress on the Tariki field, aiming to transform the site into a gas storage facility. The project, in response to market tensions in New Zealand, plans to begin injection in Q4 2025.
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Meridian Energy secures final approval for Ruakākā Solar Farm

Meridian Energy has received final approval from the Environment Court for its 120 MW solar farm project in Ruakākā, New Zealand. This facility is part of a broader plan to strengthen the country’s electricity generation capacity.

A 200,000-ton CO₂ capture contract signed between Gigablue and SkiesFifty

Gigablue and SkiesFifty collaborate to capture 200,000 tons of CO₂ through innovative marine solutions, strengthening aviation's net-zero ambitions.

TAG Oil accelerates the development of its oil field in Egypt

TAG Oil announces progress at its BED-1 site in Egypt, with stable production, new drilling planned for 2025, and a partnership strategy to optimize operations.
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New Zealand: Partial Sale Expected for Final 2024 Carbon Auction

New Zealand's final carbon auction of 2024, scheduled for December 4, is expected to see partial clearance, with prices exceeding NZ$64/tCO2e and an anticipated increase for 2025.

Ormat signs $200 million contract for geothermal power plant in New Zealand

Ormat Technologies will partner with Contact Energy to build a 101 MW geothermal power plant in New Zealand, a key project that supports the national zero-emissions goal and strengthens Ormat's market position.

Japan increases coal imports to meet energy demand

Facing growing energy demand due to a record-breaking summer, Japan reports a surge in coal imports, exploring new suppliers to secure its electricity needs.
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Progress of fusion reactors in Spain and New Zealand

Advances in fusion reactor technologies are underway in Spain with the SMART tokamak at the University of Seville, while the New Zealand startup OpenStar Technologies has made a key breakthrough with its floating magnetic component.

Monumental Energy Supports the Drilling of the Tariki-5 Gas Well in New Zealand

New Zealand Energy Corp. has started drilling the Tariki-5 well in partnership with L&M Energy. Monumental Energy, a shareholder in the company, is closely monitoring this new step aimed at boosting gas production in the Taranaki region.

Sharp rise in Australian carbon credits expected by 2025

The price of Australian Carbon Credit Units is set to jump by 56% between now and 2025, according to ANZ forecasts. Prices in New Zealand and China remain stable, in the face of less restrictive policies.
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New Zealand: Studies launched for a 115 MWp solar farm

Bison Energy begins feasibility studies for the Norwood solar farm, a 115 MWp project in the Canterbury region. This development marks a key step in the expansion of large-scale solar power in New Zealand.

New Zealand Lifts Ban on Offshore Exploration

New Zealand lifts its 2018 offshore exploration ban, responding to the current energy crisis and adjusting its strategy to secure supply.