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16 May, 2012

Insulation programme reaches 150,000 houses

The Government’s programme to help insulate New Zealand homes has now reached the milestone of 150,000 insulated homes, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.

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10 May, 2012

Government welcomes Pike River mine sale

The Government welcomes the confirmation today of the conditional sale of the Pike River Coal Mine assets to Solid Energy, the Minister of Energy and Resources, Phil Heatley, said tonight.

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27 April, 2012

Marsden Point expansion to create 700 jobs

Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley today welcomed the announcement of a $365 million refining expansion at Marsden Point in Whangarei that will create 700 new jobs.

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27 April, 2012

Quality information on oil and gas resources

Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the launch of Petroleum Basin Explorer, a new petroleum exploration data portal developed by GNS Science.

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11 April, 2012

Government welcomes Canterbury energy awareness campaign

Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley today welcomed the launch in Canterbury of a campaign to raise energy awareness.

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28 March, 2012

Minister welcomes inquiry into fracking

Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the inquiry into fracking announced today by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Jan Wright.

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20 March, 2012

Renewable energy goal a step closer

The contribution of renewable energy sources to total annual electricity generation increased to 77 per cent in 2011 from 74 per cent in 2010, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.

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10 March, 2012

Minister attends international energy forum in Kuwait

Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley heads overseas today to attend the 13th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in Kuwait.

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9 March, 2012

Government welcomes Pike River sale

The Government welcomes the news of the sale of Pike River Mine to Solid Energy, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley said today.

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7 March, 2012

Crown Minerals Act review gets under way

The Government is asking New Zealanders for feedback on proposals to improve the legislation governing oil, gas and mineral permitting.

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2 March, 2012

Unlocking Northland’s economic potential

Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley today welcomed moves by the Ministry of Economic Development to consult on the exploration potential of the Northland region’s mineral resources.

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9 February, 2012

2012 proposed block offer released

Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the latest “block offer” process for awarding oil and gas exploration permits in selected areas, released today by the Ministry of Economic Development. The 2012 proposed block offer covers 25 areas.

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18 January, 2012

Government welcomes jobs and growth in Taranaki

The Government is welcoming a likely $250 million a year increase to exports and the 500 additional construction jobs as part of the agreement announced this afternoon by the Todd Corporation and Methanex New Zealand to increase methanol production in Taranaki.

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23 December, 2011

New Zealand’s oil reserves target met for 2012

New Zealand has secured oil reserves for 2012 that ensure the country will continue to meet its international obligations, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.

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