18 March, 2010
Kupe Gas Project opened
The $1.3 billion Kupe Gas Project in Taranaki was officially opened by the Prime Minister John Key today.
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Associated Ministers
- Gerry Brownlee - Minister
- Pansy Wong - Associate Minister
18 March, 2010
Electricity Authority Establishment Board appointed
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the formation of the Electricity Authority Establishment Board.
Read full release >>17 March, 2010
Renewable energy levels highest in five years
Renewable generation accounted for 73 per cent of electricity generation in New Zealand in 2009, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Read full release >>9 March, 2010
Minister agrees to smart meter recommendations
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has agreed to the recommendations set out in the Electricity Commission's report on the roll-out and requirements for smart meters in New Zealand.
Read full release >>4 March, 2010
Maari Oil Field proving to be a success
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Maari Oil Field is proving a success story of the petroleum sector in New Zealand, having produced 6.5 million barrels of oil for export in its first year of production.
Read full release >>23 February, 2010
Statement from Gerry Brownlee
I have today repaid to Ministerial services the sum of $151.90 spent by me on the Ministerial credit card on 2 September 2009 for lunch with electorate staff in Christchurch.
Read full release >>10 February, 2010
Onshore Taranaki Kahili block offer opens
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the opening of bidding for a block offer over the onshore Kahili gas field in Taranaki.
Read full release >>20 January, 2010
New Zealand’s Reinga Basin opened for oil and gas exploration
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the opening of bidding for six new petroleum exploration blocks across the Reinga Basin off the northwest coast of New Zealand.
Read full release >>3 January, 2010
Crude oil production up as drilling season starts
New Zealand's production of crude oil jumped nearly 20 percent in the quarter ending September, largely due to the Maari field reaching full production, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Read full release >>2 January, 2010
New Zealand's oil reserves target met for 2010
New Zealand's oil reserves have been secured for 2010, ensuring the country continues to meet its International Energy Agency (IEA) obligations, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Read full release >>23 December, 2009
Thousands benefit from home insulation scheme
Nearly 5000 Kiwi homes benefited from retrofitted insulation and clean heating under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme during November, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Staying shock-free this summer
Associate Energy and Resources Minister Pansy Wong is urging people to take care this summer while working around electrical mains and appliances this summer.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Expert panel named for marine energy fund
A panel of four experts has been chosen to consider applications to the Marine Energy Deployment Fund, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Read full release >>15 December, 2009
Electricity Industry Bill passes First Reading
The Electricity Industry Bill, containing major reforms to New Zealand's electricity system, received its first reading in Parliament tonight.
Read full release >>10 December, 2009
Energy customers benefit under one scheme
Electricity and gas customers will next year have a single, free, effective and independent disputes resolution service where they can lodge complaints about energy retailers and distributors.
Read full release >>9 December, 2009
Energy sector transformation to benefit consumers
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced a suite of changes to New Zealand's electricity system to improve competition and constrain price increases, increase security of supply, and ensure effective and stream-lined governance.
Read full release >>3 December, 2009
Kowhai discovery boosts industry - Minister
The security of New Zealand's natural gas supply has been strengthened by Greymouth Petroleum's discovery of the Kowhai field, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.
Read full release >>20 November, 2009
Flexible funding for insulation scheme
The government is making a key change to improve the delivery of its Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart home insulation scheme.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
Unlocking New Zealand's Petroleum Potential
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the Government's Action Plan for unlocking and maximising New Zealand's petroleum potential, with a specific focus on exploration of New Zealand's offshore deepwater basins.
Read full release >>12 November, 2009
Energy efficiency stocktake
After the government's first year in office Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is pleased with the roll-out of energy efficiency initiatives.
Read full release >>4 November, 2009
Consultation for Schedule 4 review
The government has finalised a consultation process it will be following for the review of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Environmental report welcomed
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is welcoming a report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment about the Stockton coal mine, describing it as a useful contribution.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Home insulation scheme continues to grow
September was a record month for homes being retrofitted with insulation and clean heating under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.
Read full release >>8 October, 2009
Changes to ExxonMobil / Todd Energy Great South Basin permit
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed the acceptance by Crown Minerals of an application by ExxonMobil and Todd Energy to seek changes to the work conditions for Permit 50117 for the Great South Basin.
Read full release >>24 September, 2009
Energy savings campaign launched
A high profile television campaign has been launched to help New Zealanders increase the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Read full release >>17 September, 2009
Renewable power generation increases
The Minister of Energy and Resources says a high level of renewable electricity generation has been recorded in the latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly release this afternoon.
Read full release >>15 September, 2009
8000 homes insulated in 8 weeks
Latest figures show over 8000 New Zealand homes have been retrofitted in the first eight weeks of the government's insulation scheme.
Read full release >>4 September, 2009
Home insulation retrofits top 7000 in eight weeks
The Government’s home insulation scheme has resulted in more than 7000 New Zealand homes being insulated or fitted with clean heat in the eight weeks since the scheme started.
Read full release >>18 August, 2009
Insulation ahead of target
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the government ‘s home insulation scheme is exceeding expectations in its first month of operation.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
Electricity review released
The Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the Ministerial Electricity Market Review released today is an opportunity to address consumer concerns about rising power bills and security of supply.
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