Articles tagged with New Zealand Aluminium Smelter
New Zealand Faces Sharp Gas Reserve Decline: Government Acts to Secure Energy Future
1 week ago | 162 viewsNew Zealand's natural gas reserves have declined sharply due to overestimated reserves and the closure of major fields, causing rising energy prices, job losses, and economic setbacks. The Government blames the previous Labour administration's offshore oil and gas exploration ban for the energy crisis and is now reversing this policy while investing in gas security, LNG imports, and carbon capture technologies to stabilize supply and reduce costs. Their goal is to ensure affordable, reliable energy for households and businesses, protect jobs, and support the economy amid declining domestic gas production.
Tags: Simeon Brown New Zealand MBIE Pohokura field Maui field Labour Government Gas Security Fund LNG import facility Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage New Zealand Aluminium SmelterApply Now: New Zealand’s Applied Doctorates Scheme Supports Industry-Driven PhD Research
3 months ago | 539 viewsThe Applied Doctorates Scheme, supported by a $20 million government investment, connects PhD students with industry to address real-world challenges while developing advanced research and commercial skills. The 2025 cohort focused on energy innovation with 25 industry-led projects, and the 2026 round is now open for applications centered on Aerospace, Defence, and Security. This initiative aims to build a skilled research workforce that drives economic and community benefits for New Zealand through applied science.
Tags: Shane Reti Contact Energy Vector Victoria University Rio Tinto New Zealand Aluminium Smelter Applied Doctorates Scheme Science Innovation and Technology Aerospace Defence Security Biotechnology Bioprocessing