Articles tagged with Hydrogen

New Zealand Updates Hydrogen Safety Rules to Boost Innovation and Growth

20 hours ago | 46 views

The New Zealand Government is updating health and safety regulations to better support the growth and innovation of the hydrogen sector, addressing outdated rules that hinder development. These changes include specific requirements for hydrogen infrastructure, easier approval processes, and adoption of international standards, aiming to balance safety with reduced compliance costs. By implementing these reforms, the government seeks to accelerate hydrogen adoption, drive economic growth, create jobs, and advance sustainable energy goals under the Hydrogen Action Plan.

Tags: Simon Watts Brooke van Velden New Zealand Government Hydrogen Energy Minister Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Hydrogen Action Plan Health and Safety Regulations Sustainable Energy

Proposed Changes for Innovation: Health & Safety Regulations in NZ Science Sector

4 months ago | 1729 views

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is proposing changes to health and safety regulations to support innovation in New Zealand's science and technology sector by simplifying compliance requirements. The proposed changes aim to align hazardous substances requirements for university laboratories with their actual risk, addressing discrepancies in regulations that hinder scientific progress. Additionally, consultations are underway to remove regulatory barriers for the development and use of hydrogen technologies, with the goal of creating a flexible and internationally aligned regulatory environment to unlock the potential of hydrogen technologies across various sectors.

Tags: Brooke van Velden Workplace Relations and Safety Minister health and safety regulations innovation science and technology sector hazardous substances university laboratories regulatory barriers hydrogen technologies safety requirements