Gasline Monthly E-zine
February 2022 - Gasline 163
- Decarbonising LPG
- Piped Gas snetwork Charges Consultation
- Maui Project Completed Safely And In Record Time
- US Research Not Applicable In NZ
January 2022 - Gasline 162
- Decarbonising LPG for a greener New Zealand
- Major Hazard Facilities fees - Future levies and surplus
- Training material
- Progress on Dunedin Council Appeal for LPG Consents
- Better gas services and fewer outages says Commission
November/December 2021 - Gasline 161
- Welcome to new LPGA President Ben Gerritsen
- Farewell to Peter Gilbert
- LPG Regulation Changes
- Gasfitter apprenticeships going strong
- Emissions Reduction Plan and Gas NZ
- Kevin Daly Lifetime Member
October 2021 - Gasline 160
- Powerco Welcomes James Kilty
- US City Turns On Renewable Gas For Cars
- Increasing Māui pipeline resilience
- Thank you Future Sure Partners
- Having a say to shape emission reduction plan
- LPGA AGM
September 2021 - Gasline 159
- Introducing New Industry Chief Executive
- Gas Forum Postponed
- New International Renewable Gas Projects Confirmed
- New Hydrogen Research Cranking Up
- Recognising The Importance Of Gas
August 2021 - Gasline 158
- Aussie firm to produce green LNG from hydrogen and captured CO2
- Genesis's first electric truck helps drive decarbonisation
- UK to host world's biggest bio-CNG filling station
- Expanding LPG technology as a clean fuel alternative
- CarbonFree has developed a means of mineralising emissions
July 2021 - Gasline 157
- Study reveals NZ’s renewable gas could offset half of residential gas emissions today
- Info for business and government to explore emissions reductions options
- Dutch Government subsidises planned CCS project
- IEA net-zero roadmap
- “Biomethane is the best solution right now”
June 2021 - Gasline 156
- Use farm, metro waste for green LPG
- Government commits to national energy strategy
- Gas Industry Company: Methanex, gas critical toenergy transition
- Gas energy is here to stay – gas industry launchesFuture Sure campaign
- EnergyAustralia okays net-zero hybrid power plant
- GasNZ Forum update
May 2021 - Gasline 155
- Energy transition or energy collapse?
- Researchers developed technology for turningcarbon dioxide into concrete
- Engie to build first biogas-to-grid unit in the UK
- Greater clarity and predictability crucial for New Zealand’s carbon zero pathway
- Canadian RNG developer in deal with BC gas utility
April 2021 - Gasline 154
- Case study: From grey to blue
- Gas shortage risks climate goals – Fonterra
- New generating engines form the heart of a gas power plant
- Businesses stand ready to work with governmenton climate challenge
- Marsden Point oil refinery could become green energy hub in bid to future-proof
March 2021 - Gasline 153
- Further developing biogas and hydrogen key toreaching climate goals, industry says
- Renewable LPG achieves emissions budgets with noneed to ban new LPG connections
- Renewable LPG technology crucial component tomeeting CCC’s emissions budget
- GasNZ Forum 2021
- New Rockgas GM looking to the future of gas
February 2021 - Gasline 152
- Combination of heat pumps and EVs willoverburden European electricity distribution networks
- Renewable LPG is the future for New Zealand
- European strategy recognises pivotal role of biogasand biomethane in reducing methane emissions
- There is value in renewable and clean burning gas,industries say
- Producing hydrogen based on pyrolysis of naturalgas
- Climate Change Commission calls on NZ to take‘immediate, decisive action’
- Downstream 2021
January 2021 - Gasline 151
- Europe makes strides in CCS
- Propane industry offers renewable LPG amid climate concerns
- Green Hydrogen: just around the corner?
- New partnership to accelerate use of renewable DME, decarbonise transportation
- Unlocking more gas to lower prices
December 2020 - Gasline 150
- Unlocking gas cleantech’s economic and environmental potential
- Industry leaders collaborate to solve global energy challenges
- Global gas industry expecting to rebound quickly in 2021
- Is RNG a California-only fuel?
- Clean energy innovation: fact or fantasy?
November 2020 - Gasline 149
- Keeping options open will help get New Zealand to net zero
- Cementing her place within Liquigas, confidence in life
- First dual-fuel LPG conversion completed for Very Large Gas Carrier
- Firstgas and Hiringa Energy have sights set on advancing green hydrogen, together
- Federal Government emissions reduction policy
October 2020 - Gasline 148
- UK Govt proposes tax on gas suppliers to fundgreen gas production plants
- Norway backs carbon capture and storagescheme
- Halving the coast to net-zero emissions withhydrogen
- e-LPG Week
- International gas-fired power plants turn up theheat
- Firstgas’ Ahuroa upgrade provides flexible gassupply to support renewable energy
September 2020 - Gasline 147
- LPG’s role to grow in shipping’s decarbonisation drive
- Hydrogen’s potential to help UK reach net zero by 2050
- An opportunity for hydrogen in the aftermath ofthe Tiwai 'earthquake'
- Gas technology and innovation for a sustainable future
- New Plymouth’s Wastewater Treatment Plant gets $37m for new thermal dryer
August 2020 - Gasline 146
- Heating electrification: robbing Peter to pay Paul?
- Achieving the Paris goal by green hydrogen is apipedream
- The case for methane pyrolysis
- Plan for world-leading clean hydrogen plant in the UK
- Gas NZ: Don’t pick ‘energy winners’ in quest forlow carbon houses
July 2020 - Gasline 145
- Industry’s ability to adapt impressive with lifereturning to normal
- Gas goes green: Delivering the pathway to netzero
- Achieving the Paris goal by Green Hydrogen is apipedream
- The sustainability value of gas, today and in thefuture
- International investor partners with NewZealand hydrogen
June 2020 - Gasline 144
- Challenging time a proud moment for industry
- UK industry asks government for NationalHydrogen Strategy
- Women in LPG Announce Woman of the Year andYoung Woman of the Year Awards for 2020!
- Australia champions gas
- The Benefits of Gas campaign
- Scholarships of up to $5,000 for current andaspiring female leaders
May 2020 - Gasline 143
- Forecast for the energy markets bleak as theworld enters uncharted waters, IEA says
- “Blue” hydrogen project examines newtechnology with 98 per cent CO2 capture
- Greening the gas grid
- Part 2: As costs go down, hydrogen future ‘closerthan we think’
- ‘What a little ripper’
April 2020 - Gasline 142
- Part 1: As costs go down, hydrogen future ‘closerthan we think’
- Make room for LPG as a marine fuel
- WorkSafe’s approach to LPG compliancecertification during Alert Level 4
- GasNZ Forum Postponed
- The gas industry’s mixed bag during lockdown
- 2019: Another record-breaking year for LPG sales
March 2020 - Gasline 141
- GasNZ supporting New Zealand’s efforts to reduce its emissions
- First Gas turns to VR for high-risk pipeline training
- Support for Australian Hydrogen Centre
- Dutch company plans to produce enough methane to heat 24,000 homes
- Energy companions: hydrogen and natural gas
February 2020 - Gasline 140
- The importance of hydrogen and fuel celltechnologies
- Fibre ETP’s in LPG cylinder hazardous areasclarified
- Calling on all political parties to recognise thecontinuing role of gas
- Updates for two important LPG Codes of Practice
- New LPGA President confident of future
January 2020 - Gasline 139
- UK first: Hydrogen injected into gas grid as landmark trial gets underway
- Gas and electricity sector relationship rapidly changing
- Reconsidering the use of forest biomass for energy
- New Zealand’s premier downstream energy industry event
- European automakers ask EU to adopt neutral approach and consider Autogas
- Treasure from trash in Southland landfill
December 2019 - Gasline 138
- GasNZ Forum: LPG in a digital, net zero carbon world
- GasNZ Forum: transitioning to a low emissions future
- GasNZ Forum: ‘Engage more actively with the public’
- Natural gas global demand continues to grow, IEA says
- Support for natural gas’ role in Australian clean energy transition
November 2019 - Gasline 137
- Energy Minister: “exciting opportunity for the gas industry”
- Decarbonising UK energy usage: how feasible is it?
- GasNZ Forum: challenges and opportunities for gas in 2020
- GasNZ Forum: achieving a green, affordable energy future
- GasNZ Forum: the role gas will have after 2030
October 2019 - Gasline 136
- Venture Taranaki embracing expanded scope
- Gas and electricity sector relationship rapidly changing
- Global climate strike – but solutions are in the pipeline
- Gas businesses’ risk management practices reviewed
- LPG sales’ continuing growth
- End of year funding for Women’s Leadership Development available
September 2019 - Gasline 135
- GasNZ Forum: investigating the energy sector’s biggest questions
- Forum 2019 Registration
- ExxonMobil partners up for new carbon capturetech
- Cooking with Gas: 2018 update
- Australian industry considers reducing theemissions from gas
- Gas, renewables and CCS ‘must drivede carbonisation by 2050’
August 2019 - Gasline 134
- Gas reserves increase 7 percent
- LPG industry aims for 100 percent transition tobioLPG by 2040
- Govt must lead the way on electrification,Transpower says
- Electricity and gas are NZ’s energy future, saysreport
- GasNZ Forum: investigating the energy sector’s biggest questions
July 2019 - Gasline 133
- The gas industry has online consumer gas safety resources
- T&G-backed biogas plant to get PGF support
- 2019 will be the year of the definitive assertionof LNG as maritime fuel
- PM appreciates the role gas can play in transition
- The demo of a Dual Fuel Multiple Unit train in UK
June 2019 - Gasline 132
- British LPG company releases 2040 low carbon vision
- ‘World’s largest’ renewable energy storage project proposed for Utah
- 2019 Gas NZ Forum – Pathways to net zero carbon
- GANZ responds to MBIE’s options for amending the Gas Act 1992
- Oasis Engineering provide an overview of the WasteExpo in Las Vegas
May 2019 - Gasline 131
- CNG public bus fleet burgeons in Bulgaria
- LPGA becomes a WLPGA member
- Hydrogen trial a piece of the puzzle for New Zealand’s energy future
- WorkSafe campaign successful at changing behaviour around gas and electricity
- New Zealand’s new energy future
April 2019 - Gasline 130
- LNG trade sets global record
- 100 percent renewable energy could raise GHG: report
- India world’s 2nd largest LPG consumer
- New LPG power plant answer to Honduras island’s energy demands
- WorkSafe and industry working together for LPG cylinder fill training
March 2019 - Gasline 129
- New product solves one of life’s great mysteries
- Critical AS/NZ 1869:2012 needs industry input, re-write
- LNG’s “great potential” to reduce GHG
- Hoping 2019 Forum will break records
- Increased LPG usage, customers’ choice encouraging, says LPGA
- Gas video gets plenty of views
February 2019 - Gasline 128
- Manchester Tank is the latest member to join LPGA
- Claude the Safety Cat proves successful outdoors and indoors
- The potential value of CCUS to the UK economy
- An industry of LNG-powered vessels cruises from strength to strength
- Hydrogen’s role within New Zealand’s low-carbon economy
January 2019 - Gasline 127
- $30,000 scholarship to help industry players further their career
- Gas to overtake coal in energy mix by 2030, new report says
- New import capabilities a critical piece to security of supply
- New video illustrates gas’ role in a net-zero carbon world
- UK Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage Project progresses thanks to new partnership
December 2018 - Gasline 126
- Claude the cat a success
- WorkSafe’s new Head of High Hazards, Energy and Public Safety – taking on a new adventure
- LPG has a role to play in NZ’s zero-carbon future, World LPG Association says
- World Gas Conference shows NZ as out of touch
November 2018 - Gasline 125
- The future of gas in NZ’s energy mix
- Near-zero emissions LPG engine put to the test at Californian roadshow
- Record breaking attendance at this year’s Gas Industry Forum
- The role of gas infrastructure in a low carbon economy
- Hydrogen project leads to North of England launch
September 2018 - Gasline 124
- BAC must include hydrocarbon sector, says National
- First in first served for any Gas NZ Industry Forum 2018 accommodation
- Gas has a role in the new Healthy Homes Standards
- A Gas NZ analysis of the Productivity Commission 'Low-emissions economy' Report
- Genesis Energy only looking at gas supply up to 2030
- Natural gas key to balancing the energy trilemma
August 2018 - Gasline 123
- Contact Energy to sell Rockgas
- Registrations for Gas NZ 2018 are now open!
- From petroleum to LPG for newest Board member
- Global report highlights the unique role gas will play in driving economic development and environmental sustainability
- Reviewing the PGD Act will be crucial to improving occupational regulation
July 2018 - Gasline 122
- Gas is a destination fuel for helping advance the energy transition
- Tauranga based engineering company leading global innovation in Quick Coupler technology
- Germany to offer subsidies for CNG and LNG trucks
- Natural gas plant cracks carbon capture
- Upcoming Gas Industry Forum to build on last year’s successful event
June 2018 - Gasline 121
- GANZ supports the review of important NZUAG Code
- Gas is the enabler of the future, National MP says
- Gas NZ proactively addressing consumer concerns
- The future role of NZ's extensive gas network to go under the microscope
- WLPGA discuss how industry and government can cooperate to benefit consumers
May 2018 - Gasline 120
- Analysis shows the implications of switching our demand from gas to electricity
- Bio-LPG, a lower carbon alternative for the UK’s transport and logistics market
- Gas consumers safe from Government ban
- LNG: the maritime industry’s fuel of the future
- LPGA’s Beauty of Gas website campaign proving successful
April 2018 - Gasline 119
- New chief executive appointed to GIC helm
- GasNZ announces their Annual Conference for 2018
- Fiat provides new Autogas models as alternatives to diesel in Germany
- New Zealand to present a new perspective at the IGEM Young Person’s Paper Competition
- New Zealand Oil & Gas’ stake on Kohatukai
March 2018 - Gasline 118
- 2017 – a popular year for LPG in New Zealand
- BioLPG – a new method for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint
- Financial aid offered to those using 'cleaner' cars in France
- New and improved joint standard for NZ 'significant' for gas industry
- Update on the progress of the GANZ Certificate of Competence and Qualifications Framework review
February 2018 - Gasline 117
- Canterbury students investigate the effectiveness of LPG cylinder seismic restraint
- New gas recapture technology reducing environmental impacts and enhancing safety for the LPG industry
- OnGas unveils first of its kind filling plant
- WorkSafe Energy Safety Summer Campaign 2017-2018, a social success!
December 2017 - Gasline 116
- Downstream gas supports Government’s wider energy policy
- Aussies identify role of gas in low carbon future: NZ to follow suit?
- Gas NZ Forum, the biggest turn out yet
- A 'consumer focus' for the new President of the LPGA
- LPG Hybrid Taxis – Japan taking the lead, with Hong Kong following suit
October 2017 - Gasline 115
- LPG has lowest ozone level, according to recent European study
- Gas industry goes digital with promotional campaign
- International Gas Union comes to town
- Lack of funding stops industries pursuing joint Australia and New Zealand Standards
- Sales of LPG in New Zealand increase despite tough year
September 2017 - Gasline 114
- "Chance the puppet" takes to the world stage
- The future of gas in New Zealand – a teaser
- Process heat plan driving the uptake of renewable energy in New Zealand
- RMA reform simplifies hazardous substance controls
- The benefits and challenges of a joint trans-Tasman Standard
August 2017 - Gasline 113
- 10 year gas reserve not relevant to residential consumers
- Gas and electricity safety campaign promoting safer New Zealand homes
- Gas 101 making a comeback for the gas industry
- The role of gas in a low carbon future? Who’s got the answer?
- World LPG Association “Charter of Benefits” highlights LPG portability as a vital component of New Zealand energy.
July 2017 - Gasline 112
- Consumer survey shows interesting results on efficiency of gas fireplaces compared to wood fires
- Update from the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and Gas Training Committee (GTC)
- EECA to use gas levy funding for gas efficiency projects
- WorkSafe launch timely energy safety campaign
- Gas industry supports Emirates Team New Zealand
June 2017 - Gasline 111
- Gas NZ Industry Forum 2017
- New report says the city of Leeds can be converted from natural gas to 100% hydrogen
- OnGas staffer wins national health and safety award for innovative idea
- Gas NZ Industry Forum to include debate on the role of gas in a zero carbon future
- Varsity students to study methods of securing 45kg cylinders
May 2017 - Gasline 110
- New gas-fired power station to be built in Tihiroa
- Gas industry says goodbye to veteran
- New Chief Executive takes over reins at EECA
- Gas Industry Co presents papers on gas metering issues
- Genesis Energy purchases Nova Energy’s retail LPG business
April 2017 - Gasline 109
- Autogas taxis facing final trials in London
- Homestar Ratings guide to be amended
- Introducing The Gas Hub's smart new website
- Concerns over NZ’s largest longitudinal study
- Gas industry seeking talks with the Government
March 2017 - Gasline 108
- Single code submissions received and analysed
- Industry goes under the spotlight for CCMP exercise
- Industry’s leaking valve solution
- Plans in the pipeline to build largest aboveground LPG storage tank
- Marrakech to host 30th World LPG Forum
February 2017 - Gasline 107
- Future energy markets will be different, says GIC
- Natural gas consumption to grow by 50 percent by 2040
- Joint Association submission highlights role for gas in new energy strategy
- Gas a boon to economy
- Underground cylinders given the safety tick in NZ
December 2016 - Gasline 106
- Cross-party group to unlock NZ's mitigation opportunities
- Automotive LPG helps Fijians mitigate climate change
- Excerpts from forum presentations
- LPG to play increasing role in humanitarian settings
- Gas network withstands Kaikoura earthquake
November 2016 - Gasline 105
- NZ’s gas story to hit the road
- Industry forum highlights prospects of gas
- New GANZ Board member well equipped for role
- EECA appoints new Chief Executive
- NZ Downstream 2017: the new energy future
- Strong global LPG production, says latest stats
October 2016 - Gasline 104
- A collaborative new platform – Gas NZ website
- NZ gas market’s future uncertain but that won’t affect consumers
- Energy demand up for 2015
- Industry is in good shape
- Single code in the pipeline
September 2016 - Gasline 103
- First Gas improving models for customers' benefit
- Kapuni plant helping scientists in world first
- EECA Chief Executive to retire
- Latest figures continue to show gas in positive light
- Old Chch gas mains to be treated with caution
- A call to action – register for Queenstown forum
August 2016 - Gasline 102
- Latest New Zealand Gas Story is 'one of change'
- First Gas fills important management role
- EECA Chief Executive to retire
- Only forum dedicated to gas industry around the corner
- EECA database estimates NZ’s energy use
- Campaign focuses on using gas safely
July 2016 - Gasline 101
- Gas has a bright future in NZ
- Rinnai shows innovation in another area
- Report shows gas is beneficial in household and industrial heating
- Website optimisation helps get best domestic gas information to consumers
- Powerco upgrades Palmerston North gas supply
June 2016 - Gasline 100
- Don’t miss out on accommodation for Queenstown forum
- Kennedy Education Trust helps pay for engineering degree
- Emergency response planning workshop confirmed for Forum
- LPG and natural gas as alternative energy sources for the Pacific
- First Gas to bring new perspective to GANZ board
April 2016 - Gasline 99
- Nanette Moreau appointed to act as EGCC commissioner
- Industry experts working together on contaminants concern
- Plan ahead for the upcoming Queenstown forum
- Experience of Standards Approval Board help shape new system
- Important changes with new MHF Regulations
March 2016 - Gasline 98
- WLPGA Oceania Regional Summit - Registration Open
- Future looks positive as Albert de Geest takes LPGA helm
- Gas industry is issued a challenge for the future
- Progress with gas appliance standards
- Growth of positive sales figures continues
- Standards NZ becomes part of MBIE
- Vector strikes a multi-million-dollar deal
February 2016 - Gasline 97
- Introducing the LPGA's new board member: Neil Beeslaar
- New Resource Management Act to create savings for ratepayers and gas industry
- WLPGA Oceania Regional Summit
- Free training for health and safety reps
- EGCC Commissioner to leave
December 2015 - Gasline 96
- Gas Industry Forum a hit once again
- New appointment to the EECA board
- Notifying situations of immediate danger
- EECA Awards to celebrate New Zealand’s best energy-saving projects in 2016
- Merry Christmas from the LPGA and GANZ!
November 2015 - Gasline 95
- Kiwi panellist shares views at World LPG forum
- New member for GANZ
- Christchurch City Council told to follow Crown’s judgement on substance controls
- New gas measurement standard published
- Innovating in a new environment
October 2015 - Gasline 94
- PGDB building relationships with new stakeholder liaison group
- International LPG manager training opportunity
- Proposal for a new form of continuing professional development
- No place for hazardous substance controls in Christchurch district plan
- Contaminants in LPG appliances
September 2015 - Gasline 93
- Bright future ahead for LPG
- PGDB appoints new chief executive
- The Gas Hub is feeling better all over
- Gas safety campaign a hit
- Smooth sailing for EGCC Scheme
August 2015 - Gasline 92
- Gearing up for the 2015 Gas Industry Forum
- Unitary plan submission a success
- Australian gas industry players have lots to learn from Kiwis
- Standards restructure on the horizon
- Transport Fuels and Fleet Management Summit set to spin industry’s wheels
July 2015 - Gasline 91
- Sales trends rising for ENERGY STAR products
- NZ gas industry regulation and safety regimes of interest to overseas players
- World Gas Conference debates industry's future
- Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers' registration and licensing requirements go under review
- Working in potentially explosive areas? Learn from the experts
June 2015 - Gasline 90
- New training committee to benefit gas industry
- Lower-tier hazardous site regulations too tight, says LPGA
- Powerco upgrading Newtown gas supply
- New Zealand gas safety and regulation standards "impressive"
- SELMA sniffs out gas leaks to keep the country safe
May 2015 - Gasline 89
- United voice vital to gas industry development
- Michael Woodhouse – Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
- New gas district regulator station to be built soon in East Tamaki
- Labour Energy spokesperson on board with LPG and Gas Associations
- 2015 Coatings and Corrosion conference addressing key economic issues
April 2015 - Gasline 88
- LPGA has agreed its objectives for 2015
- In Memoriam: RIP Ross McLennan
- Stuart Nash - Labour's Spokesman on Energy
- Hamilton gas network improvement programme complete
- New online video updates gasfitters on gas safety requirements
March 2015 - Gasline 87
- GANZ visits Australia for technical forum
- Canterbury Spatial Data Infrastructure Programme
- Introducing new LPGA board member, Peter Kimber
- Alternative fuel system wins 2014 WLPGA Innovation Award
- LPGA and GANZ support Health and Safety Reform Bill
February 2015 - Gasline 86
- LPGA welcomes new board member
- Commissioner confident about industry complaints process
- Middle East LP Gas Summit 2015
- Gas industry qualifications under review
- LPGA and GANZ support Health and Safety Reform Bill
December 2014 - Gasline 85
- Energy Minister optimistic about gas industry
- WorkSafe New Zealand – priorities for 2014-15
- New Beauty of Gas Chairman
- This year's Forum a great success
- Standards AG001 progressing well
November 2014 - Gasline 84
- Vector gas pipelines relocated for new Kapiti highway
- ChCh recognises the beauty of gas
- New committee to benefit industry workers
- New Electrix exams a huge success
- Powerco / Genesis Energy gas smart meter trial
October 2014 - Gasline 83
- Code review heralds even greater efficiencies
- Gas users get safety advice
- Paul Swain heads Utilities group
- Queenstown beckons
- Numbers look good for LPG industry
September 2014 - Gasline 82
- Government Revises Gas Reserves Upwards by 31 per cent
- New Codes of Practice
- New Member for the LPGA
- UK LPG Pleased with report on Future Fuels
August 2014 - Gasline 81
- Vitally Important To Get WorkSafe NZ HSNO Regulations Right
- Demand for LPG Alternative Reaches New High In the UK
- Long Term Gas Supply and Demand Scenarios
- New Member for GANZ
- New Member for the LPGA
July 2014 - Gasline 80
- Gas Industry and Politics
- CNG Bus tested in Mexico City
- NZ Fuels Summit in Auckland
- New Promotional Programme
- Improving the safety of gas appliances and installations
June 2014 - Gasline 79
- Gas NZ Competition in the NZ Herald
- New standard on storage and handling of LPG
- Australia's AGL Energy to Roll Out CNG Infrastructure
- LPGA lobbying getting results
- Gas fuelled trains in the US
May 2014 - Gasline 78
- Introducing New LPGA President Tony Smith
- Gas NZ Competition in the NZ Herald draws large number of entries
- Gas hot water a hit on more and more dairy farms
- Energy Excellence Awards
- Beauty of Gas Facebook competition update
April 2014 - Gasline 77
- New Beauty of Gas Website and Facebook competition a success
- Escea wins access to European market
- New Chairman for GANZ
- Final consultation on Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying qualifications
- Heads Up for Gas NZ Forum 2014
March 2014 - Gasline 76
- Introducing New LPGA board member Dean Golding
- Big changes for Beauty of Gas Website
- AG001 committee meets in Wellington
- Updated EECA tool showing how New Zealanders use energy
- Review of the NZUAG code of practice for Utility Operator’s Access to Transport Corridors
February 2014 - Gasline 75
feb2014-gasline.pdf (2.5 MB PDF).
- Introducing David Whitfield
- NZ one of the few remaining oil and gas frontiers
- Gas Industry Qualifications Review
- Multi-million dollar smart meters deal
- Rivercity Gas - a new member for the LPGA
December 2013 - Gasline 74
gasline-dec2013.pdf (2.6 MB PDF).
- Energy Safety and WorkSafe New Zealand
- Autogas emissions compare favourably against other fuels
- New equipment for Aber
- New Zealand Downstream 2014
- Updating Appliance Safety Standards
November 2013 - Gasline 73
gasline-nov2013.pdf (2.6 MB PDF).
- 2013 Gas NZ Industry Forum a great success
- Gas NZ launches expanded campaign
- General Motors to sell a car powered by natural gas
- New member for the LPGA
- Oil and Gas symposium in Hastings
October 2013 - Gasline 72
gasline-oct2013.pdf (2.6 MB PDF).
- Gas Industry meets with Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges
- Gas supplier to the Pacific gets a new customer in the Cook Islands
- Gas hot water cheapest according to new Energywise tool
- Gas spot market competition
- LPGA welcomes a new Executive Committee Member
September 2013 - Gasline 71
GasNZ-September2013.pdf (2.97 MB PDF).
- Progress report on the new safety campaign for consumers
- New Member KCE
- New home building consents reach a five year high in the second quarter
- Hot off the press – the agenda for the 2013 Gas NZ Industry Forum
- New Energy Minister talks to Gasline
July 2013 - Gasline 70
GasNZ-July2013.pdf (2.8 MB PDF).
- New gas hot water system designed just for New Zealand dairy farmers
- Gas Industry looking up
- Gas NZ Industry Forum 2013
- Gas warms up the House of Grace
- Old wells get a new lease of life
June 2013 - Gasline 69
GasNZ-June2013.pdf (2.97 MB PDF).
- Gas Industry in great shape
- Jump in LPG sales
- Happy winners!
- New drilling rig in town
- New Safety Campaign for Consumers
May 2013 - Gasline 68
GasNZ-May2013.pdf (2.97 MB PDF).
- Gas is the answer for most new build situations
- The Beauty of Gas competition a winner!
- LPG to the rescue – Australian style
- GANZ Board gets new member
- Two new Association members
November 2012 - Gasline 67
GasNZ-Nov2012.pdf (3.93 MB PDF).
- Benchmarks bring major improvements in retail gas contract arrangements
- Gas NZ moves to next phase
- New ENERGY STAR rating for gas heaters to be introduced in 2013
- Results from the Gas NZ industry forum survey are in!
- Autogas the way of the future?
October 2012 - Gasline 66
GasNZ-October2012.pdf (.5 MB PDF).
- LPG automotive excise duty to be questioned
- Holden Commodore SV-6 LPG gets a glowing review
- Gas Industry Forum a success
- Heating campaign educates LPG users
- Gas and electrical certifications updated
August 2012 - Gasline 65
GasNZ-August2012.pdf (2.95 MB PDF).
- PCE’s report finds fault with solar water heating in the home
- Labour acknowledges the value of gas
- LPG becoming preferred option in Europe
- Gasfitting certification to be updated
- Survey shows LPGA performing well
July 2012 - Gasline 64
GasNZ-July2012.pdf (2.6 MB PDF).
- BureauCo’s software gets Nova Energy’s gas pipe locations online
- LPG central heating performance to be enhanced
- Cold weather encourages gas sales
- Winner of Beauty of Gas competition thrilled with prizes
- Gas NZ Industry Forum Planning Update
June 2012 - Gasline 63
GasNZ-June2012.pdf (2.8 MB PDF).
- LPG a hit in the South Pacific
- LPG Association Challenges Dunedin City Council’s District Plan LPG Requirements
- The Beauty of Gas competitions a great success!
- Automotive LPG preferred by taxi drivers
- Gas Equipment Suppliers Group suggests changes to E3
May 2012 - Gasline 62
- The updated 'Direct Use of Gas Report' is coming your way soon
- Beauty of Gas website sees more visitors than ever before
- Major cab company moves to LPG
- New on-line customer tool for Vector's residential gas customers
- The hot water cupboard is a thing of the past
April 2012 - Gasline 61
- Save the date for the Gas New Zealand Forum
- David Robinson profile
- New flexible hose standard launched
- Commodore gets the dedicated gas treatment
- Deadline to comply with LPG rules
February 2012 - Gasline 60
- Certification for a safer industry
- Is Dunedin missing a trick?
- Meet the President
- New Trustees welcomed to KEST
- Deal to bring up to $860m into Taranaki
December 2011 - Gasline 59
- New energy and resources minister announced
- Despite pipeline crisis, Fonterra defends gas
- LPG supply and demand for the future
- Reigniting the gas story
- Reducing fuel running costs
November 2011 - Gasline 58
- DUOG: a politician's viewpoint
- First-ever Gas New Zealand industry forum generates big turnout
July 2011 - Gasline 57
- Research shows gas is popular with Kiwis
- Natural gas vehicle policy assumptions introduced
- Get natural gas connected for free
- LPG used to power hybrid 'smart house'
- Gas NZ launches new website
- Gas NZ Forum breaks new ground
- Flat tank makes breakthrough
- Follow us on Twitter
May 2011 - Gasline 56
- Plan for gas in Christchurch re-build
- Kiwis urged to service their gas appliances
- Meeting with Minister pr
March 2011 - Gasline 55
- Black Carbon a major cause of climate change
- New Gas Hub helps promote benefits of natural gas
- Breakfast with gas
- Worlds gas estimates double
- Kiwi fireplace makes good in the US
- Gasfitting certification and fees review
December 2010 - Gasline 54
- Industry, consumers win from HSNO re-assessment
- 2010 Industry Forum
- Gas regulations update
- New code to follow re-assessment
- Association consulting on customer swap protocol
- Gasfitting certification and fees review
April 2010 - Gasline 52
- Gas water heating gets big tick from GIC
- Kupe to provide remedy, says new President
- Thanks for the memories
- Welcome to new members
- LPGA delivering on expectations
- ERMA initiates its own HSNO re-assessment
- HSNO process rolls out
- New Act comes into effect
- GM still hot on LPG
October 2009 - Gasline 51
- Parliament barbeque promotes LPG safety
- LPG Association 2009 Industry Forum
- The LPGA: Where to from here?
- Direct use of gas messages promote consumer decision
- New codes of practice come on stream
- Concerns raised over cylinder filling compliance
- Cabinet heater review draws closer
May 2009 - Gasline 50
- Local LPG production set to increase
- New findings on gas/ LPG water heaters
- Minister interested in DUOG issues
- Budget 2009 provides opportunities for DUOG
- Commitment to standards recognised
- Grounds for HSNO re-assessment confirmed
- Vector and NZOG sign LPG agreement
- Next stage for online testing system
- Forum 2009 to be held in capital
December 2008 - Gasline 49
- ULPG certifi cation could be the answer for LPG appliances under TTMRA
- Associations plan advocacy programme to lobby Government
- Test certifier regime under review
- Conference 2008 Highlights
October 2008 - Gasline 48
- LPG fire training facility launched
- Gas rebate for Queenslanders
- Online accreditation and testing system gets green light
- Cabinet safety message out again
- Cost-eff ective alternative to high maintenance boiler systems
- Conference 2008 Thursday 30 & Friday 31 October, Christchurch
July 2008 - Gasline 47
- New report reinforces benefits of fuel switching to ‘gas’
- LPG Association celebrates double GPS victory
- International LPG prices
- Government goes for natural gas and LPG
- Industry practice guides well underway
- Leading car engineer calls for Aussies to use LPG
- LPG endorsed on TV’s Homesick
- Wairarapa considers Resource Management trigger limits
December 2007 - Gasline 46
- LPGA's lobbying successful
- EECA/DBH websites to include DUOG
- LPGA Conference 25 & 26 October 2007 Hamilton/Conference highlights
- New LPGA President - Albert de Geest
- Emissions trading scheme update
- LPG-powered BMW smashes world record
- Ray Ferner rejoins executive
- New look for Association’s website
- And new premises too!
September 2007 - Gasline 45
- LPGA supports new hot water energy efficiency proposals
- Contact completes purchase of Rockgas
- Point of Sale Leaflets Promote Benefits of LPG
- Cabinet heater safety
- LPG appliances change lives in Taumaranui warm homes pilot
- Christchurch Sustainable Energy Strategy overlooks benefits of LPG
- Conference update
- ABERGAS: spreading the word
- Site trainer database
- Smart heating options should include gas
- Energy Strategy could limit exploration
June 2007 - Gasline 44
- Govt. energy strategy recognises role for LPG
- LPGA pushes for changes to HSNO regs
- New research shows major electricity savings from more direct use of gas
- Another tax break for auto LPG
- Low lake levels sound power shortage warning
- Aussie incentives drive LPG demand
- Be SMART - save the planet and your wallet
- BOC expands in NZ
- Demand for LPG increases again
- LPG heating to help combat Otago air pollution?
January 2007 - Gasline 43
- LPG may get bigger role in next energy strategy
- LPGA gets runs on the policy board in 2006
- LPG demand up again in buoyant market
- New gas and electricity laws get green light
- LPG good value for money, says MTA
- Safety the key at new Wiri LPG depot
- Lines company backs LPG use
February 2006 - Gasline 40
- Electricity Commission to consider role for LPG in load displacement
- New Association executive elected
- LPGA conference best yet
- Ministry's home heating report ranks gas options
- New CEO at Liquigas
- LPG gains traction with officials
- LPGA changes focus to support industry's strategic positioning
- Driver's League: A winning tool for Shell Gas
- New gas heater is 92% efficient
- Owen Poole recognised with award
- Minister outlines National Energy Strategy for New Zealand
- EECA reviews energy efficiency strategy
- The USA LPG market: Some facts and figures
- Arrowtown gets 'mains gas'