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After 9 years we have some big changes coming up at BEC. Debbie Bougen is departing and taking up a new role closer to her home in the Bay of Islands. Debbie has been a cornerstone of our team and her positivity and willingness to go above and beyond has made her truly irreplaceable. We wish Debbie all the best in her next chapter. Mid-August we will also say farewell to Tina as she heads off on parental leave for a year. We wish Tina all the best for the upcoming arrival. Rest assured we will be leaving BEC in good hands with new team details being announced soon.
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YEPN - welcomes and farewells | After a decade of fostering connection and careers within the energy sector, the Young Energy Professionals Network (YEPN) welcomes two new co-Chairs, Beca’s Industrial Energy Lead Andrew Wallace and Aurecon’s Lead Energy Consultant Danielle Manners. In a joint statement, outgoing co-Chairs Esther Evening and Elliott Powell say the network has grown significantly over their three years at the helm. "BEC thanks Esther and Elliott for their contributions and wishes a warm welcome to Danielle and Andrew. Ten years on, we are thrilled with the YEPN initiative and excited to see what’s next for this innovative group." Read more... | | | |
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Germany's big green budget | Germany is debating a new budget with its largest green spending plan, including upgrades to power grids, geothermal energy, and climate-friendly transport. But in the 3,000+ pages, €3.4 billion from the €100 billion climate fund is set aside for natural gas storage. The government says it’s needed to cut energy costs and support consumers and industry after losing cheap Russian gas. Germany is also offering tax relief to industrial firms hit by high energy prices since the invasion. Read more...
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The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies report discusses why Australia’s gas market is now concerned about whether there’s enough supply for New South Wales and Victoria. Read more… | | | |
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Geothermal Radar just released a global geothermal model and interactive maps. This is the first global platform that combines thermal gradients, existing project data, and techno-economic modelling - helping energy developers, governments, and industrial users decarbonise at scale. Read more...
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BEC is currently working on the following submissions: The MfEs consultation on the National Policy Statements for Renewable Electricity Generation, Electricity Networks and the National Environmental Standards for Electricity Network Activities. BEC is generally supportive of the direction that this consultation is going, the proposed amendments to policy are expected to provide a more permissive investment environment; The EAs consultation on evolving multiple retailing and switching; MBIEs consultation titled Supporting the uptake of Smart Electric Vehicle charging in NZ; The NZ Infrastructure Commissions consultation on the Draft National Infrastructure Plan; The EA's consultation titled Future system operation. View BEC submissions here... | |
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Mercury signs long-term PPA with Visy | Mercury has reached a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Visy, a global leader in packaging, recycling and logistics. The agreement spans 10 and 20-year terms and will see Visy purchase approximately 115 GWh p.a. of electricity for the first ten years before tapering down to about half of this amount in the last ten years. For context, Mercury’s Mahinerangi Wind Farm generates about 110 GWh p.a. Read more...
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Security of supply assessment | Transpower released its Security of Supply Assessment (SOSA) covering the decade to 2034. With gas reserves declining by 27% year on year, it highlights that New Zealand cannot afford to have any delays in the development of new generation. Regional and local planning, resource consenting processes, and yes, grid and distribution connections, must become enabling of rapid electrification if we are to support a secure supply as we electrify and grow. Read more… | | | |
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Powerco releases its Integrated Report 2025 | Titled ‘Working better together’ this year’s report reflects on the key projects, initiatives and results delivered during the year, as well as looking ahead at how the company is responding to the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving energy landscape. The report covers the energy distributor’s mahi for the 2025 financial year (1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025). Read more...
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New Zealand Geothermal Week | This year's New Zealand Geothermal Week is shaping up to be a significant event, attracting substantial interest both domestically and abroad. With many events reaching capacity, we encourage you to secure your tickets now to avoid disappointment. Read more... | | | |
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World Energy Week 6-9 October 2025 | Panama | |
World Energy Week is a powerful platform that connects regional realities and priorities with the global energy agenda and serves as an important milestone between the World Energy Council's bi-annual World Energy Congress. Convening the World Energy Council’s remarkable 100-year-old global network alongside diverse communities from across the energy ecosystem, World Energy Week is a dynamic space to share actionable solutions that will enable faster, fairer and more far-reaching energy transitions. Register via the link below. | |
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A Carbon Footprint Study of Lightning Protection Systems Webinar Monday 28 July 2025 | Online | |
Join us for a fascinating case study on developing a carbon footprint for this infrastructure installation, with transferable lessons for other types of installations. | |
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New Zealand Geothermal Week 28 July-2 August 2025 in Taupo | |
Registrations are now open for New Zealand Geothermal Week 2025. A highlight of the week will be the launch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)'s draft Geothermal Strategy, a highly anticipated document proposing geothermal's role in Aotearoa's pathway towards energy security. This Strategy will be launched by Hon. Shane Jones, Minister for Regional Development and Associate Minister for Energy, as part of the NZGA's Winter Seminar, being held on 30th July. Click the link below for tickets for the Seminar, with early-bird pricing available until 2nd July. | |
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Movac Energy Jam 7 August 2025 | Auckland University of Technology | |
Join us for the Movac and Ara Ake Energy Jam in Auckland. Hear from New Zealand’s pioneering energy leaders, from startup stories to industry-wide visions for transformation. | |
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New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards 13 August 2025, Tākina, Wellington | |
Join us for 2025 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, happening on Wednesday 13 August, at Tākina, Wellington. The Awards provide an opportunity to recognise excellence and achievement across the energy sector. Purchase your table or ticket via the link below, and don’t miss the energy event of the year! Find out more here! | |
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New Zealand Wind Energy Summit 26-28 August 2025 | Te Papa Museum, Wellington | |
Registrations are now open for the 2025 New Zealand Wind Energy Summit. This year's summit theme, "Energy Security: The Power of Diversification," highlights the crucial contribution that wind energy plays towards our energy security needs. The summit will examine how onshore and offshore wind energy fits within a flexible generation mix, mitigating risks from a single generation source dependency. We will also traverse the importance of domestic growth capability, international investor confidence, supply chain opportunities, operations & maintenance best practices, innovative technical developments and the importance of regulation certainty. | |
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Climate Change & Business Conference 8-9 September | Auckland and Online | |
The CCBC 2025 programme is now live. This year’s conference focusses on the key theme of: Ambition. Accountability. Action. The programme reflects the critical role of business in securing our ambitions for the future and explores the most effective climate interventions business leaders are taking at speed and scale. Early bird registrations close on 30 June, so don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this important conversation. | |
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Oceania Renewable Power Summit 16-17 September | Pullman Auckland | |
Launched in September 2024, the Oceania Renewable Power Summit is a two-day conference and exhibition focused on the deployment of solar, wind, and battery technologies across the Pacific region. Key topics include construction and supply chain, market integration, financing, and asset management. Register now to hear from renewable energy experts, business leaders, analysts, regulators, and policy makers. Find out more here. | |
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