Overview

The 2008 Gas Government Policy Statement states that ‘The Minister requests Gas Industry Co to provide advice on the extent to which policies to enhance the direct use of gas in industrial, commercial and residential applications would mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and the likely costs of implementing those policies’. The key focus of this project is to establish, at an economy-wide level, whether direct use of gas will be of net benefit to New Zealand, taking into account (but not limited to) greenhouse gas emissions, and the full supply-chain costs of gas and its alternatives. A key output will be an appraisal of whether current market and policy settings are delivering an optimal fuel mix for end-use applications, particularly with respect to the levels of direct use of gas.

Summary of Status

Gas Industry Co's project to give advice to the Minister has now been completed.

Contact Details
Steve Bielby
Tel: 04 494 2464
Steve [dot] Bielbygasindustry [dot] co [dot] nz