2011 amendments for gas and electricity regulations – changes to cited Standards
Issue 33 – November 2011
A number of amendments to the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 and the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 come into force on 10 November 2011.
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[more]Over-pressure protection requirements with pressure regulators in fixed gas installations
Issue 33 – November 2011
Energy Safety has received requests for advice on the use (in fixed installations) of regulators that are more commonly used with portable LPG appliances such as cabinet heaters and barbecues. The installation of pressure regulators is covered by the Standards for gas installation, NZS 5261:2003 Gas installation and AS/NZS 5601.1:2010 Gas installations – Part 1: General installations. In the case of boats and caravans, NZS 5428:2006 LPG installations for non-propulsive purposes in caravans and boats and AS/NZS 5601.2:2010 Gas installations – Part 2: LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes also apply.
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[more]New Zealand oil and gas assets – Woodward report shows potential value
Issue 33 – November 2011
Petroleum royalties, the government's share of proceeds from oil and gas produced in New Zealand, could be a very significant source of government revenue for many more years.
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[more]New approach to allocating petroleum exploration rights
Issue 33 – November 2011
A new approach to allocating petroleum exploration rights has been developed that will assist in giving effect to the Petroleum Action Plan. The objective of the Government's Petroleum Action Plan is to maximise the return to New Zealand from its petroleum resources.
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