Bioenergy Association unveils a faster, cheaper, nz-made alternative to LNG

24 November 2025
[A Bioenergy Association Media Statement]

Integrated Bioenergy Programme: A Faster, Cheaper, NZ-made Alternative to LNG

Bioenergy Association unveils integrated national plan to unlock 13.5 PJ of energy by 2030

The Bioenergy Association has put forward a bold, coordinated national programme that would unlock 13.5 Pj of natural gas and electricity capacity by 2030 - providing a domestic, lower-cost, ready-to-deploy alternative to LNG. 

Brian Cox, Executive Officer of the Bioenergy Association, said: "New Zealand doesn't need to invest in expensive LNG infrastructure when a faster, cheaper, proven domestic solution already exists.  The fact that LNG even needs to be on the table reflects years of failed energy policy".  Read full media statement