Seeking gas mandates in a time of uncertainty

Seeking gas mandates in a time of uncertainty
The question of mandates now has to include measuring political risk. (Image: Depositphotos)
Ian Llewellyn
GasNZ is pushing for a mandate for ‘renewable’ gases despite the National party’s stance casting doubt over the political longevity of such policy tools.The sector representative group is one of many working with the government to form the Gas Transition Plan. This plan is looking at how to deal with the problems caused by the long-term phasing-out of gas.This includes ending gas use entirely in some areas, with electrification, but also replacing natural gas and LPG, partially or entirely, with renewable gases such as hy...

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