Centaur energy New Zealand

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FAQS about Centaur energy New Zealand

What is energy in New Zealand 2023?

Released today, Energy in New Zealand 2023 is MBIE’s annual round-up of the energy sector, highlighting key trends in energy supply, transformation and demand for the 2022 calendar year. “High rainfall topped up New Zealand’s hydro lakes over the winter months, making hydro a major contributor to renewable generation.

How much energy does New Zealand use?

Energy consumption was 543 petajoules (PJ) compared to a peak of 581 PJ in 2019. Consumption by sector also changed slightly, with energy use in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector falling by 8.4% (or 2.6 PJ) compared to 2021. You can read the full Energy in New Zealand 2023 report on MBIE’s website.

What is New Zealand's energy supply like in 2022?

Mike Hayward said. Energy supply from renewables reached 44% in 2022, building off last year’s record high of 40.8%. This is the highest since reporting started in 1990. The closure of Marsden Point Oil Refinery in 2022 also saw New Zealand increase imports of refined oil products like petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel.

Why are New Zealand's hydro lakes a major contributor to renewable generation?

“High rainfall topped up New Zealand’s hydro lakes over the winter months, making hydro a major contributor to renewable generation. Hydro generation was 60% of all electricity for 2022, up 4.4 percentage points on 2021,” says Mike Hayward, Manager Markets, Digital, Data & Insights, at MBIE.